Question 1

The controversy over Mapplethorpe's photography including sadomasochistic images and homosexual sex acts really shut down sales of his works.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Explain George Gerbner's views on the electronic storyteller, television, and then take a position that either refutes his views or supports them.

Accepted Answer

George Gerbner, a prominent communication scholar, had a critical view of television as the "electronic storyteller." He believed that television had a powerful influence on shaping our perceptions of the world and that it perpetuated a limited and distorted view of reality. Gerbner argued that television presented a homogenized and sensationalized version of the world, which could lead to a "mean world syndrome" where viewers became more fearful and distrustful of others.

Gerbner also emphasized the role of television in perpetuating cultural and social norms, often reinforcing stereotypes and promoting consumerism. He believed that the constant exposure to these messages could have a detrimental impact on individuals and society as a whole.

In taking a position on Gerbner's views, one could argue in support of his perspective by pointing to the overwhelming evidence of television's influence on shaping public opinion and attitudes. Studies have shown that exposure to certain media content can indeed lead to changes in behavior and perceptions. Additionally, the prevalence of stereotypes and sensationalized news coverage in television programming supports Gerbner's argument about the potential negative effects of the "electronic storyteller."

On the other hand, one could also take a position that refutes Gerbner's views by highlighting the diversity of television content and the ability of viewers to critically engage with media messages. With the rise of streaming platforms and alternative media sources, individuals have more choices in what they consume and can actively seek out diverse perspectives. Furthermore, some may argue that television can also be a force for positive change, by raising awareness of important social issues and providing a platform for underrepresented voices.

In conclusion, while George Gerbner's views on the electronic storyteller and television raise important concerns about the impact of media on society, there are valid arguments both for and against his perspective. It is essential to critically evaluate the role of television and other media in shaping our perceptions and to consider the potential for both positive and negative influences.

Question 3

Gangsta Rap videos were bought more often by white consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Movies that address mental illness have not changed attitudes regarding either the mentally ill or the professionals in that field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mapplethorpe supporters responded to the cancelation by taking what action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing the explicit photographs on the marble façade of the building. 
B)  Having the Washington Project for the Arts fund the exhibit. 
C)  Moving to a small gallery that overflowed. 
D)  Selling all Mapplethorpe's photographs, posters, postcards, and catalogs. 
A)  Showing the explicit photographs on the marble façade of the building. 
B)  Having the Washington Project for the Arts fund the exhibit. 
C)  Moving to a small gallery that overflowed. 
D)  Selling all Mapplethorpe's photographs, posters, postcards, and catalogs.

Question 6

Robert Mapplethorpe's exhibit The Perfect Moment was canceled by the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., because it depicted:

Accepted Answer

A)  A crucifix in urine. 
B)  The Virgin Mary. 
C)  Homoerotic photographs amid sacred symbols. 
D)  Senator Jesse Helms. 
A)  A crucifix in urine. 
B)  The Virgin Mary. 
C)  Homoerotic photographs amid sacred symbols. 
D)  Senator Jesse Helms.

Question 7

Explain Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric.

Accepted Answer

Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric f

Question 8

Select one of the movies discussed in this chapter and apply Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric to it. What was the central message of the movie? Who was the intended audience for that message? Did the movie influence your thoughts, feelings, or behavior on the subject portrayed?

Accepted Answer

One of the movies discussed in this chap

Question 9

A series of 12 political cartoons that were published in Denmark caused death threats and violent demonstrations because:

Accepted Answer

A)  They portrayed Muhammad with a bomb in his turban. 
B)  They offended the Islamic world. 
C)  They visually depicted the prophet, which is against that religion. 
D)  They implied that the religion was a violent one. 
A)  They portrayed Muhammad with a bomb in his turban. 
B)  They offended the Islamic world. 
C)  They visually depicted the prophet, which is against that religion. 
D)  They implied that the religion was a violent one.

Question 10

The Muslim immigrant who published the Virgin Mary with naked breasts was stoned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mapplethorpe's sacred altars supported male genitals or models without heads and imperfections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To understand visual rhetoric, the audience must be experts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare and contrast the Shannon and Weaver communication model with the Tony Schwartz resonance model.

Accepted Answer

The Shannon and Weaver communication mod

Question 14

The Denmark Ministry for Culture subsidized the Muslim immigrant who published the Virgin Mary with naked breasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As a cautionary tale, Ennis, a character in Brokeback Mountain, was shown by his father a murdered gay man who had been beaten to death and castrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mapplethorpe said that his Catholic upbringing influenced his art, with altars and other mysteries of the church represented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Aristotle's classic definition of rhetoric as the art of discovering in any given situation the available means of persuasion includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual rhetoric. 
B)  Artifacts that are symbolic. 
C)  Visuals that have human intervention. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Visual rhetoric. 
B)  Artifacts that are symbolic. 
C)  Visuals that have human intervention. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

Some music critics claim that John Lennon was more effective as a persuader than John F. Kennedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The response from the Islamic community validates the fact that visual rhetoric is capable of making strong statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A Beautiful Mind portrayed in film the life travails of a brilliant man who coped with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipolar disorder. 
B)  Obsessive compulsive disorder. 
C)  Schizophrenia. 
D)  Autism. 
A)  Bipolar disorder. 
B)  Obsessive compulsive disorder. 
C)  Schizophrenia. 
D)  Autism.

The controversy over Mapplethorpe's photography including sadomasochistic images and homosexual sex acts really shut down sales of his works.

Explain George Gerbner's views on the electronic storyteller, television, and then take a position that either refutes his views or supports them.

Gangsta Rap videos were bought more often by white consumers.

Movies that address mental illness have not changed attitudes regarding either the mentally ill or the professionals in that field.

Mapplethorpe supporters responded to the cancelation by taking what action?

Robert Mapplethorpe's exhibit The Perfect Moment was canceled by the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., because it depicted:

Explain Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric.

Select one of the movies discussed in this chapter and apply Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric to it. What was the central message of the movie? Who was the intended audience for that message? Did the movie influence your thoughts, feelings, or behavior on the subject portrayed?

A series of 12 political cartoons that were published in Denmark caused death threats and violent demonstrations because:

The Muslim immigrant who published the Virgin Mary with naked breasts was stoned.

Mapplethorpe's sacred altars supported male genitals or models without heads and imperfections.

To understand visual rhetoric, the audience must be experts.

Compare and contrast the Shannon and Weaver communication model with the Tony Schwartz resonance model.

The Denmark Ministry for Culture subsidized the Muslim immigrant who published the Virgin Mary with naked breasts.

As a cautionary tale, Ennis, a character in Brokeback Mountain, was shown by his father a murdered gay man who had been beaten to death and castrated.

Mapplethorpe said that his Catholic upbringing influenced his art, with altars and other mysteries of the church represented.

Aristotle's classic definition of rhetoric as the art of discovering in any given situation the available means of persuasion includes:

Some music critics claim that John Lennon was more effective as a persuader than John F. Kennedy.

The response from the Islamic community validates the fact that visual rhetoric is capable of making strong statements.

A Beautiful Mind portrayed in film the life travails of a brilliant man who coped with:

Introduction to Persuasion in Everyday Practices

Rhetorical Scholars: Perspectives on Rhetoric

Audiences: Social Scientists Address Needs, Attitudes, and Beliefs

Language: the Code of Persuasion

Messages: Verbal and Nonverbal Support

Political Communication: Mediated Constructions

Legal Communication: Persuasion in Court

Religion and Persuasion

Advertising: Integrated Marketing Communication IMC

Public Relations: Engineering Public Consent

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Exam 9: Art As Persuasion: Visual Rhetoric

The controversy over Mapplethorpe's photography including sadomasochistic images and homosexual sex acts really shut down sales of his works.

Explain George Gerbner's views on the electronic storyteller, television, and then take a position that either refutes his views or supports them.

Gangsta Rap videos were bought more often by white consumers.

Movies that address mental illness have not changed attitudes regarding either the mentally ill or the professionals in that field.

Mapplethorpe supporters responded to the cancelation by taking what action?

Robert Mapplethorpe's exhibit The Perfect Moment was canceled by the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., because it depicted:

Explain Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric.

Select one of the movies discussed in this chapter and apply Sonja Foss's theory of visual rhetoric to it. What was the central message of the movie? Who was the intended audience for that message? Did the movie influence your thoughts, feelings, or behavior on the subject portrayed?

A series of 12 political cartoons that were published in Denmark caused death threats and violent demonstrations because:

The Muslim immigrant who published the Virgin Mary with naked breasts was stoned.

Mapplethorpe's sacred altars supported male genitals or models without heads and imperfections.

To understand visual rhetoric, the audience must be experts.

Compare and contrast the Shannon and Weaver communication model with the Tony Schwartz resonance model.

The Denmark Ministry for Culture subsidized the Muslim immigrant who published the Virgin Mary with naked breasts.

As a cautionary tale, Ennis, a character in Brokeback Mountain, was shown by his father a murdered gay man who had been beaten to death and castrated.

Mapplethorpe said that his Catholic upbringing influenced his art, with altars and other mysteries of the church represented.

Aristotle's classic definition of rhetoric as the art of discovering in any given situation the available means of persuasion includes:

Some music critics claim that John Lennon was more effective as a persuader than John F. Kennedy.

The response from the Islamic community validates the fact that visual rhetoric is capable of making strong statements.

A Beautiful Mind portrayed in film the life travails of a brilliant man who coped with:

Introduction to Persuasion in Everyday Practices

Rhetorical Scholars: Perspectives on Rhetoric

Audiences: Social Scientists Address Needs, Attitudes, and Beliefs

Language: the Code of Persuasion

Messages: Verbal and Nonverbal Support

Political Communication: Mediated Constructions

Legal Communication: Persuasion in Court

Religion and Persuasion

Advertising: Integrated Marketing Communication IMC

Public Relations: Engineering Public Consent

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