Question

Thank you for answering my last question I need this one too! This World War II poster was designed to encourage Americans to avoid sharing information that could hurt the war effort. Which appeals are used in the poster? Identify at least two examples from the poster to support your answer. Answer in a minimum of two complete sentences.

Poster featuring a large hand with finger pointing to single out one man. A newspaper headline that reads, US Ship Sunk By, is shown inside hand. The poster headline reads, Someone Talked

Answer 1

Pathos and logos

Answer 2

Answer: Posters during the War effort were multifaceted, but thematic. They were a State sanctioned effort to glorify life in the branches of the U.S. military while vilifying axis propaganda. Common examples include: “Buy War Bonds”, “Loose Lips Sink Ships”, “Fight For Freedom And Democracy”, and “Join And Help Him”. Too often they over-emphasized powerful- if misguided- glorification of U.S. military heroism, honor, duty, etc..