Question

how does the article help explain the role of mass media in shaping American public opinion during world war I 1 it shows that newspaper discouraged emotional responses 2 it demonstrates how engaging media could influence attitudes 3 it proves that newspapers were controlled by the government 4.it argues that newspaper reduced public interest in war. which reasoning best connects the article to world war I- era propaganda 1. engaging visuals made newspapers less popular 2 sensational storytelling could mobilize public support 3 visual design limited the spread of information 4 newspapers avoided persuasive techniques

Answer 1

First question: 2. It demonstrates how engaging media could influence attitudes.

Second question: 2. Sensational storytelling could mobilize public support.

Brief justification: WWI-era propaganda relied on vivid visuals, emotional and sensational stories, and repeated persuasive messaging to shape opinion and rally support for the war. The other options (that papers discouraged emotion, reduced interest, avoided persuasion, or were wholly government‑controlled) contradict the historical role of mass media in actively promoting pro‑war sentiment.