Practice
Vicky reads a political advertisement in this video. She explains why critical thinking is important when you choose a candidate to vote for in an election. Watch the video and then answer the following questions:
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1. Should you believe everything you read in the newspaper, online, or in ads? Why or why not?
2. What does Vicky mean by “scare tactic”?
3. Vicky finds a generalization in the poster. Can you find an example of a generalization in the cereal ad below?
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