A candidate running for state governor has an ad on TV. The ad begins with a statement from the candidate about his or her commi
tment to improve the state, and then shows short interviews with average citizens who describe the candidate as the better choice for improving the state's economy. The ad goes on to display quotes from the opposing candidate printed over a backdrop of closed factories and charts of negative economic statistics. The statistics are associated with the opponent’s political party. What part of the ad uses symbolism to get the candidate's message across? The interviews with average citizens
The images of closed factories
The statement from the candidate about job programs
In this example, this is the only instance in which the candidate uses symbolism in order to convey a particular idea. Symbolism refers to the use of images in order to send a message. An important characteristic is that the message is sent without the need for words. In this case, the images of closed factories suggest unemployment and a bad economy without the need for words.
It led to drastic inflation of prices in the 1970's
the increases in prices led to an increased level of public anxiety. there was widespread discontent in the USA. The problem was made worse by increased oil prices resulting from wars in the middle east. It also sedimented American uproar against the Vietnam war.
