The Art of Persuasion · Rhetoric & Argumentation
Visual Persuasion and Media Bias
Investigating how layout, color, and framing manipulate viewer perception in news and advertising.
Key Questions
- 1How do visual metaphors simplify complex political issues for mass consumption?
- 2To what extent does the framing of an image dictate the emotional response of the viewer?
- 3How can a single graphic representation alter the perceived credibility of a news report?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9ELA11LY04AC9ELA11LA03
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Rhetoric & Argumentation
Suggested Methodologies
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