A: IMAGE ANALYSIS: Although we look at print advertisements every day, we often do not consider the ways in which they affect us. Visual
images in ads can influence and persuade us, so it is important to evaluate them critically to understand their meanings. Good image analysis
involves examination of the components of an image to gain an understanding of the whole.
Select an advertisement to analyze. The advertisement you choose should be directed towards a specific audience. To identify the intended audience,
think about the members of the potential audience for the advertisement that you have chosen. Who are they? Ads for a beauty product, for example,
may be aimed at young girls; ads for a deodorant might target men; a diaper commercial is likely intended for new parents; ads for cruise trips might
be aimed at retirees. You can use any academically-appropriate advertisement to complete this assignment, as long as its intended audience is
clearly identified.
Your thesis must inform the reader of your topic and purpose. Because you are writing in the informative mode, use objective language and a neutral
point of view.
Draft an analytical essay that examines the audience, context, and purpose of the advertising image you’ve chosen. Read the article by Jenna Pack
titled “Breaking Down an Image” for ideas about how to write an image analysis. Your analysis should lead to a conclusion about the ad’s
effectiveness, based on examination of its components. Include the image with your draft.
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