English MEDIA Flashcards

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What is avant garde

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The suggestion that using this product puts the user ahead of The Times

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What are weasel words

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Used to suggest a positive meaning without actually guaranteeing

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3
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What are Magic Ingredients

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The suggestion that some almost miraculous discovery makes the product effective

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4
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What is Patriotism

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Purchasing thus object means your love of your country. Made in America

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5
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What is transfer

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Pos words, images, and ideas suggest that the thing they’re selling is also positive

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6
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What is Plain folks

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A practical product of value to ordinary ppl

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7
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What is snob appeal

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Suggestion that the product makes the person apart of an elite group with luxurious lifestyle

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8
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What is Bribery

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Offers smth extra

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9
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What is bandwagon

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You should join a crowd to be on the winning side

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10
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What is star appeal

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Celebs and athletes promote a product

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What is Sex appeal

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Suggestive imagery

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