AOT Donut Days: Inquirers

The main purpose of a science textbook is to (a)   the audience.

• inform
• persuade

• entertain

Your teacher asks you to create a presentation about nutrition . You find a website with great information. What is the best way to use this information ethically?

• Copy the information into your slides and mention the website during your presentation.

• Paraphrase the information in your own words and include the website as a source on a reference slide.

• Copy and paste the key facts directly into your slides to save time, without listing the website.

• Use the information but include the website's logo on the slides instead of citing it directly.

An orange juice commercial uses the phrase "Start your day the healthy way!" repeatedly throughout the ad. What technique is being used?

• Emotional appeal

• Slogan

• Facts and statistics

• Bandwagon

Which persuasive technique is being used in the post if Taylor Swift is recommending a product.

• Scarcity

• Bandwagon

• Logo

• Endorsement

Which strategies can help someone make an informed decision when choosing a new tablet for school?

• Compare the features, prices, and reviews of different tablets.

• Buy the most expensive tablets, assuming it must be the best.

• Ask for recommendations from trusted sources, such as teachers or tech experts.

• Choose the tablet that looks the coolest without checking its specifications.

• Pick the first option they see to save time.

You are writing a report about the importance of recycling. Which source would most likely provide relevant and truthful information?

• A. A science textbook that explains how recycling helps reduce waste.

• B. An ad from a recycling company claiming it’s the best service without giving evidence.

• C. A social media post that says recycling is a waste of time with no facts to back it up.

• D. A blog about fun crafts that uses recycled materials but doesn’t explain why recycling is important.

A commercial for a new energy drink claims: "Our drink contains natural fruit flavors, just like freshly squeezed orange juice. So, it's just as healthy as your morning juice!" Which logical fallacy is being used?

• A. Bandwagon

• B. False equivalence

• C. Appeal to emotion

• D. Red herring

What is the best definition of the term "target audience"?

• The group of people who accidentally see an advertisement.

• The people who create advertisements for a product or service.

• Everyone who might possibly buy the product being advertised.

• A specific group of people that an advertisement is designed to appeal to.

An advertisement for a luxury sports car shows a well-dressed person driving along a scenic mountain road, with a narrator emphasizing performance and style. Who is the most likely target audience for this ad?

• Teenagers looking for their first car.

• People who value expensive vehicles.

• Families searching for a reliable and spacious car.

• Mechanics looking for tools to repair cars.

Why might a phone company create one advertisement showing a teenager using a phone to take selfies with friends and another advertisement showing a business manager using the same phone to organize their work schedule?

• To adjust the message to appeal to different target audiences.

• To show the phone can only be used by specific groups of people.

• To highlight the phone’s limitations for certain types of users.

• To ensure everyone sees the same features of the phone in different ways.