Analyzing Vaping Ads

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Objective

I can analyze the persuasive techniques used in vaping advertisements.

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Warm-up video

Addiction Policy Forum · 2:19

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Vapes use liquid with flavor and nicotine, but they haven't been checked to make sure they are safe.

  2. 2

    Vapes have harmful stuff in them, like tiny bits that hurt your lungs and chemicals that can cause lung disease.

  3. 3

    Using vapes when you are young can mess up your brain and make it harder to learn and control your mood later on.

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Practice

10 questions

1

What is one common claim made by vaping companies that the video suggests is 'unfounded'?

2

The video mentions that vaping can affect synapse formation. How might this impact teenagers and young adults?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one persuasive technique used by vaping companies in advertisements, as suggested by the information presented in the video transcript. Provide an example of this technique.

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