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.
African slaves kept their culture so they could get through the hard times of being a slave and so they could connect with their communities through song and dance like they did in Africa.
