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News literacy is critical for future students. I think one thing I learned in middle school and not sure they even teach anymore is advertising techniques, like:

Bandwagon

Testimonial

Emotional Appeal

Humor

Anti-bandwagon

Slogan

Glittering Generality

Product Comparison

Repetition

Weasel Words

Understanding the basic construction of ads can help people understand when they are "being sold something" as opposed to informed.




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