Distracted Driving Test

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40 questions
Use the media viewed from your textbook to answer questions 1-10.
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Unlike other advertisements, public service announcements

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Which is the most likely target audience for “Your Phone Can Wait”?

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The main message of “Your Phone Can Wait” is that

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The narrator's repetition of “on the road, off the phone” in “Your Phone Can Wait”

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Which is the most likely reason for the use of animation in “Your Phone Can Wait”?

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According to the poster, the most accidents are caused drivers who

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What do the percentages on the poster show?

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According to the poster, which is not a distraction for drivers?

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Both the film and the poster

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A difference between the film and the poster is that

Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of persuasive techniques discussed in class. You may use your notes taken in class.
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Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day, hundreds of bunnies are put in cages and forced to test makeup and other products. We need to stop this.

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Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Meet Stephen. His entire life was ruined by identity theft—because he did not use our identity protection software. Will you make the same mistake?

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Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

When you wear our product, people will know that you're chic, stylish, and on top of the world!

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Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Our school is facing some tough times. Extracurricular activities are going to be cut if we don't make some changes. If we don't act now, we will lose all the things that make our school great! That is why you have to vote for Xavier Robinson for student council president.

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Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Have you taken a look at your hair lately? Most people's hair is nothing special. But your hair could be outstanding! Stand out with Luscious Shampoo.

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Identify the type of emotional appeal used in this example:

Every day in our city, homeless dogs and cats struggle to keep warm, to stay dry, and to find food. Most people try to ignore them. Won't you try to help, instead?

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Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Electric cars use 37% less energy than gas-powered cars.

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Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

Studies show that electric cars cause less pollution than gas cars do.

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Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

If we don't change, we might end up destroying our planet.

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Read the following example and identify it as either an emotional appeal or a logical appeal:

People who truly care about the environment will choose to drive electic cars.

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Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Team Teen Tees—customize your own to show everyone what team you're on!

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Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

TuffTreads are the tires used by racing champion Susan Hu! Shouldn't they be yours, too?

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Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Find out what everyone else in the community has been talking about. Experience the rides at WildWater Park!

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Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

This is no ordinary car. This is the car for drivers who really know how to drive.

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Which of the following appeals by association is used in the example below:

Visit Family Associates—just like the doctors you grew up with!

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Which of the following is NOT an example of appeals by association?

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Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Sudden frost can kill your garden. Protect it with SafetyNet!

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Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

You can make a difference. Clean streets and safe schools are everyone's responsibility.

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Identify each statement as either an emotional appeal or ethical appeal:

Safety starts here. If you see something suspicious, call the police.

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Identify which persuasive techniques are used in this passage:

Before you decide to travel overseas, consider the beautiful wilderness right in your own backyard. Our country's many national parks are favorite vacation spots for millions of Americans. When you visit a national park, you help to keep our forests, deserts, and mountains healthy and thriving. So pack up the tents and join everyone else who has discovered just the place for a spectacular vacation!

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Which of the following words are examples of purr words?

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Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

The rich taste of velvety Choco Snappy awaits you.

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Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

This candidate's positions are murky, and her policies are an outrage!

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Identify which type of loaded language is used in the example below:

Our device will repair almost any broken or worn-out DVDs.

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Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the American Dream is no longer attainable for most people?

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Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?

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Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that more money does not always lead to increased happiness?

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Which statement primarily appeals to logos, or reason, to support the position that the most important skill that employees must learn is the ability to work in a team?

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Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that all high school students should have summer jobs?

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Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that children should not be allowed to play violent video games?