The Producers, Writers, and Actors of Die Hard Meant for the Audience

question 108

Multiple Choice

The producers, writers, and actors of Die Hard meant for the audience to cheer for the protagonist, a blue collar hero who defeats a team of German terrorists single-handedly. If you met someone who instead was rooting for Hans Gruber, the murderous leader of the terrorists, you could say that she was:

• A) being used by the mass media to influence other members of the public.
• B) being more or less "brainwashed" by the effects of the mass media.
• C) being informed and educated by the media.
• D) decoding the movie differently than it was encoded.
• E) taking the original product and manipulating it to tell a story very different from the original.

Describe the importance and effectiveness of storytelling in business communications.

Recognize the benefits of presenting information in a well-organized manner in business communications.

Understand what constitutes the scope of a business message and its implications.

Know how to incorporate examples and evidence effectively in business communications.

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