The Rhetoric of Advertising
Students will deconstruct the persuasive techniques used in various forms of advertising.
Key Questions
- Analyze how advertisements target specific demographics through rhetorical appeals.
- Evaluate the ethical implications of persuasive techniques in consumer advertising.
- Design an advertisement that effectively uses rhetorical strategies to promote a product.
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