Art of Thinking 4th 6 Weeks

Relevant information that has been omitted on purpose or accident can __________

people.

• inform

• help

• mislead

The summer camp will feature exciting games, creative arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. Spots

are filling up fast, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!"

What is one piece of relevant information omitted from the text about the summer

camp?

• The types of activities available

• The cost of attending the camp

• How long it took to build the camp

• The camp counselors’ names

When looking at advertisements you should ask 3 questions. Who created it? What is the purpose? What is the ________?

• message

• bias

• opinion

Rain helps plants grow and provides water for rivers and lakes.

Is this sentence objective or bias?

• objective because it gives us facts

• bias because it gives us facts

• bias because it uses opinions or is one sided

• objective because it uses opinions or is one sided

"Zoom Kicks will make you run faster than the wind! By these shoes now and you will become the fastest person on the planet!"

To what degree is this advertisement true?

• It must be true because the name is "Zoom Kicks"

• The ad is likely untrue because it gives no evidence that you can run faster than the wind.

• The ad might be true because some shoes can help you run fast.

Which of the following is an example of exaggeration in advertising?

• "The shoes are available in three colors."

• "Our cookies are baked fresh daily."

• "This car can fly faster than an airplane!"

• "This pencil is made from recycled material."

"This soap makes you the happiest person alive and cleans like magic!"

Which strategies can help you make an informed decision about this advertisement? Choose TWO correct answers.

• Look for scientific evidence or facts about how the soap works.

• Buy the soap immediately to test if the claims are true.

• Buy the soap because your best friend told you to.

• Compare prices, read reviews and check quality

"Join millions of satisfied customers who use our

toothpaste for brighter smiles!" Which fallacy is being used in this advertisement?

• Appeal to Emotion

• Generalization

• Bandwagon

Why is identifying the target audience important when creating an advertisement?

• It allows the company to spend as much money as possible on advertising.

• It ensures that everyone in the world sees the advertisement.

• It guarantees that the product will be the most popular on the market.

• It helps make sure the ad reaches the people who are likely to buy the product.

Which of the following is an example of a generalization fallacy?

• "Studies show our sunscreen provides 98% UV protection for all skin types."

• "Our detergent works better than other brands, as proven in lab tests."

• "All athletes use our sports drink to boost their performance—join the winning team!"

• "If you want to be a great parent, you’ll choose our educational toys—every great parent does!"