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1.1. Core Idea of Advertisements
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- 1.
What is a fear appeal?
Hint
Think about advertising that makes you feel scared.
- 2.
Why is it important to give actionable advice in advertisements?
Hint
Consider how fear might leave someone feeling without direction.
- 3.
What is the goal of fear-based advertisements?
- To entertain audiences
- To increase fear and risk perception
- To provide factual information only
Hint
Consider the emotional impact of advertisements.
- 4.
True or False: Increasing fear alone is sufficient for changing behavior.
- True
- False
Hint
What role do solutions play alongside fear?
- 5.
Design an advertisement campaign that effectively uses fear while providing practical steps for families to prepare for natural disasters.
Hint
Think about balancing emotion with empowerment.
- 6.
Analyze the effectiveness of a health advertisement that uses fear about smoking. Suggest improvements.
Hint
Consider the overall message and response of the audience.
Exercises
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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4 min
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70%
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting