Question

Study the anti-smoking poster created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



Which statement best evaluates the purpose of using a baby in the photograph on the poster?

Using the baby discourages tobacco producers from making their products.
Using the baby plays into a human instinct to protect young children from harm.
Using the baby creates a sense of fear due to the baby’s expression, along with the message.
Using the baby provides a distraction from the message, so people will not be offended by it.

Answer 1

Using the baby plays into a human instinct to protect young children from harm.

Reason: The image evokes empathy and protective feelings (pathos), motivating viewers to avoid smoking or exposing infants to secondhand smoke.