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Telling us all about it: English and the media
Quick questions on Analysing advertising techniques in HSC English Studies
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What is reading ads critically?Show answer
A critical reader separates what an ad claims from what it shows. An ad rarely says "this product will make you popular"; it shows popular people using it and lets you make the link. Notice the gap between the feeling the ad creates and the actual product. Notice the fine print, where claims are quietly qualified.
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