Advertising Analysis Worksheet: Target Audience in a Dystopian Future

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A comprehension practice worksheet exploring advertising targeting strategies set in a dystopian future. Designed to develop analytical skills and understanding of persuasive techniques suitable for GCSE students.

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Advertising Analysis Worksheet: Target Audience in a Dystopian Future

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Reading Passage: The Future of Advertising in Dystopia

In a bleak, dystopian metropolis, advertising inundates every aspect of daily life, transforming the cityscape into an unrelenting spectacle of persuasion. Billboards flicker with holographic images, projecting messages designed to shape consumer behaviour amidst the chaos. The corporations behind these advertisements have meticulously crafted messages aimed at a specific demographic: the disillusioned and desolate inhabitants of the city, whose trust has been eroded by years of societal collapse. One campaign, titled 'Reclaim Humanity', employs stark visual contrasts—dark, gritty backgrounds juxtaposed with fleeting glimpses of hope—using colour saturation and sharp geometric shapes to grab attention. The language is commanding yet sympathetic, appealing to the individual's desire for purpose in a broken world. The advertisements often incorporate interactive elements, such as augmented reality scars on the buildings, making the consumer feel part of the dystopian narrative. This targeted approach ensures that viewers feel an urgent connection, subtly persuading them that the product is vital for their survival or emotional relief. The overarching strategy appears to manipulate fear and aspiration simultaneously, presenting the products as means of resistance or salvation. As the city’s inhabitants navigate the oppressive environment, these advertisements serve as both a distraction and a form of control—embedding their messages deep into the subconscious, shaping perceptions and decisions in a landscape devoid of genuine hope.
1.
Identify two persuasive techniques used in the advertisement campaign described in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how colour saturation is employed to influence viewers' emotions within the advertisements.
[2 marks]
3.
What is the effect of using geometric shapes in the advertisements, according to the passage?
[2 marks]
4.
Describe how the campaign 'Reclaim Humanity' employs visual imagery to appeal to its audience.
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How does the advertisement manipulate feelings of fear and aspiration to persuade its target audience?
[3 marks]
6.
Identify and explain one technique used to embed advertising messages into the subconscious of viewers.
[2 marks]
7.
In what ways does the dystopian setting influence the style and content of the advertising campaigns?
[3 marks]
8.
Discuss the ethical implications of advertising strategies described in the passage.

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1/1/2026
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