A Political Party Has Released a New TV Ad That

question 59

Multiple Choice

A political party has released a new TV ad that is intended to point out the differences in finance policies between its campaign, and the campaign of the competing party. Which of the following tactics is most likely to be used, if the ad contains semantic slanting?

• A)clear statements that the two parties have very different views
• B)overly complicated language that is intended to cause confusion
• C)words that are chosen for their emotional impact
• D)statements that are deceptive or contain only partial truth

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Definitions:

Language

A system of communication using sounds or symbols that enables us to express feelings, thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

Images

Visual representations of objects, people, or scenes.

Concepts

Abstract ideas or general notions that occur in the mind, in speech, or in thought.

Units Of Meaning

Fundamental elements or components through which language or symbols convey specific ideas.