4.2 - Analyzing Advertisements and Speeches: Deconstructing Persuasion in Practice
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Practice Questions
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What does 'claim' refer to in advertisements?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary message.
Define 'pathos.'
💡 Hint: It's about feelings.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a call to action in an advertisement?
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s about prompting a response.
True or False: Ethos refers to the emotional appeal in persuasive texts.
💡 Hint: Think about what each appeal specifically refers to.
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Challenge Problems
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You have an advertisement for a new fitness tracker. Analyze it using the steps we discussed: Identify the main claim, target audience, visuals, language, and rhetorical appeals.
💡 Hint: Break down the analysis into the sections we covered.
Evaluate a speech given by a political leader. How does the speaker establish credibility, connect emotionally with the audience, and present logical arguments?
💡 Hint: Refer to the structure we practiced in class.
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