Chapter 8 Video Links

Figure 8.5

Dwight D. Eisenhower argues that voting for his opponent will result in “high prices.”

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Figure 8.6

Ronald Reagan told a positive story about his presidency.

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Figure 8.16

When depicted with the music of Psy, Zombies aren’t so scary (just stylish).

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Figure 8.17

The Lion King opens with what’s commonly interpreted as African sounds and rhythms.

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Figure 8.18

U2 argues against the violence in Northern Ireland through their song “Sunday, Bloody Sunday.”

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Figure 8.19

Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” implicitly argues against how returning soldiers have been treated.

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Figure 8.20

Lupe Fiasco’s song “Words I Never Said” (featuring Skylar Grey) makes an implicit argument through its lyrics (and the images in the music video).

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Figure 8.21

The documentary The Corporation makes a very explicit argument.

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Figure 8.24

This trailer remixes scenes from the comedy Dumb and Dumber to make it seem like a dramatic thriller.

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