2 - Analyzing Media Messages: Purpose, Audience, and Persuasion
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Practice Questions
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Name one purpose of media texts.
💡 Hint: Consider what news channels aim to do.
What is a target audience?
💡 Hint: Think about who might buy a specific product.
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What is one primary purpose of media texts?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes you watch movies or TV shows.
True or False: Propaganda is the same as advertising.
💡 Hint: Think of the intent behind each type.
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Challenge Problems
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Choose a political advertisement and analyze its persuasive techniques. Discuss what demographic it targets and its probable purpose.
💡 Hint: Look for visual and verbal clues that speak directly to the intended audience.
Evaluate how social media platforms use audience targeting to enhance advertising reach. Discuss privacy concerns related to this.
💡 Hint: Consider recent discussions on data rights and targeted ads.
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