Question

Study the poster created by the US Office for Emergency Management during World War II.



Which statement provides the best analysis of how the graphics add to the appeal of the message?

The photo of the boy eating and the graphics of children playing baseball form a positive association between health and sports.
The combination of black-and-white and color images creates a connection between eating a good lunch in the past and present.
The angle of the horizon line in the background introduces an element of surprise that adds creativity and interest to the message.
The prominent use of the colors yellow, brown, and green connect the image to the idea of natural ingredients in a healthy lunch.

Answer 1

The first statement. The photo of the boy eating together with illustrations of children playing baseball links good nutrition to active, healthy play—creating a positive association that supports the poster’s message. The other choices misread visual cues (b/w vs. color, an angled horizon, or specific “natural” color symbolism) and are less relevant to the poster’s persuasive goal.