Poster Analysis

(Adapted from Poster Analysis Worksheet, U.S. National Archives & Records Administration)

1. What (if any) colors are used in this poster?

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2. What symbols (if any) are used in this poster?

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3. If a symbol is used, is it:

easy to interpret memorable dramatic?

4. Are the messages in this poster primarily:

visual (pictures) verbal (words) or both?

5. Who do you think is the audience for this poster? Who was it created to reach?

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6. What does the Government hope the audience will do?

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7. What Government purpose is served by the poster?

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8. Effective posters are unusual, simple, and direct. Is this an effective poster? Why or why not?

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*(optional) Explain how this poster is or is not an example of propaganda: