POSTTEST MEDIA 6th

Which of the following statements best exemplifies an appeal to emotion (pathos) by using figurative language to influence the audience?

• A. “Your small donation will ignite hope in every corner covered in graffiti.”

• B. “According to the latest crime report, graffiti is down by 34% since last year.”

• C. “City officials agree that erasing graffiti improves urban infrastructure.”

• D. “Contributions are tax-deductible and support graffiti removal supplies.”

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What implicit message is most likely conveyed in this ad?

• The company installs skylights.

• Their work is admired for its high quality.

• They only work on tall buildings.

• They have affordable prices.

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Which reason would most logically enhance the following claim? Claim: “Supporting the Anti-Graffiti Foundation improves quality of life for all residents.”

• Graffiti removal campaigns raise property values and reduce crime.

• Similar organizations have failed to deliver measurable results.

• Volunteers report increased community spirit after participation.

• Paint is expensive and must be applied regularly.

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Which example best reflects deductive reasoning in a political advertisement?

• A. “Cities with low graffiti rates report increased tourism; our city will too.”

• B. “Mayor Ellis improved education in Springfield, so she’ll help here as well.”

• C. “If high crime affects quality of life, then reducing it must be our top priority.”

• D. “Vote Mayor Ellis—people say she listens, and that’s what we need.”

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What is the underlying premise of the statement below? “Vote Singh for mayor—haven’t we all had enough of Fernandez?”

• Singh is more likable than Fernandez.

• The public is dissatisfied with Fernandez’s leadership.

• There is an upcoming mayoral election.

• Singh’s campaign is more visible in the community.

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Which type of data visualization would be most effective in highlighting the proportion of students involved in extracurriculars by activity type?

• Flowchart

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Venn diagram

Which of the following examples is not considered a form of media?

• An infographic summarizing climate data

• A public service announcement on television

• A persuasive speech broadcast live on radio

• A handwritten note passed in class

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You are designing a slideshow for a presentation titled “The Power of Calm”. Which multimedia element would be most effective in setting the emotional tone?

• Graphs comparing blood pressure before and after meditation

• A time-lapse video of clouds drifting across a mountain range

• A bulleted list of relaxation techniques

• A chart of different relaxation trends by age

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Which of the following uses of media is most developmentally appropriate for an audience of early elementary school students?

• A simplified flowchart explaining how the heart pumps blood

• A narrated animation about healthy bedtime habits

• A documentary about the importance of dental hygiene

• A list of statistics about childhood obesity

In which scenario would direct eye contact most significantly improve the speaker’s credibility?

• When giving a TED-style talk to a mixed-age community audience

• When leading a remote Q&A session with a pre-recorded video

• When writing a persuasive blog post for school

• When recording a voiceover for a slideshow presentation

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