Topic 5

Which option presents a specific point of view on an issue?

• bias

• metaphor

• symbolism

• propaganda

Which option represents symbolism?

• a political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice

• a television advertisement favoring a political candidate

• a political poster with a photograph of the president

• a television advertisement urging citizens to vote

Which type of political communication is being referenced in this statement?

• informational

• propaganda

• symbolism

• bias

In which situation would symbolism play an important role?

• press conference of government officials

• meeting of an interest group

• public meetings of citizens

• address by the president

Which group would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?

• a group of labor union members

• a group of environmentalists

• a group of women voters

• a group of teachers

Based on this passage, which statement about political communication reflects a concern of the FCC?

• Political communication can contain bias.

• Political communication can contain symbolism.

• Political communication should avoid propaganda.

• Political communication should avoid taking sides.

What was the desired impact of propaganda like this poster?

• boost the economy during wartime

• enlist more men into the armed forces

• reduce the cost of goods to support the armed forces

• encourage the public to support the war effort at home

This poster below was created in 1917. Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• biased

• accurate

• informational

• propagandized

This propaganda poster is from World War II. Based on this propaganda poster, what was the desired impact on public opinion?

• fear

• anger

• shame

• jealousy

This poster was created by the U.S. government during World War II. How could the symbolism used in this poster have impacted public opinion?

• A. Citizens feared the destruction of civil rights.

• B. Citizens recognized the threat against civil liberties.

• C. Citizens were encouraged to protect their communities.

• D. Citizens were motivated to defend against Nazi invasion.