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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the semiotic method refer to?
2. Fill-in the blank. The more popular the television show _________.
3. What does the metaphoric essay title, "Addictive Virus," refer to?
4. What is an archetype?
5. Why is the Oprah Winfrey show popular, according to Steven D. Stark?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the factors that may influence semiotic interpretation?
2. According to Michael Parenti, the author of "Class and Virtue," how does the movie Pretty Woman represent class and virtue?
3. What is one addiction that all businesses really like their customers to keep?
4. Why are shows like West Wing popular according to Todd Davis , the author of "The West Wing in American Culture?"
5. What are the key arguments in the essay "Signs of Intelligent Life on TV?" Please name two TV shows cited by the author that support her key arguments.
6. Reality TV shows are a hot trend in popular culture and often based on schadenfreude. What do you think their impact could be on a middle school student?
7. What is the paradigm presented by Robert Ray in the "The Thematic Paradigm?"
8. What is Schadenfreude? How is it relevant to TV shows? Give two examples.
9. What is commodification of desire?
10. What do the designer and brand signs represent?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many essays in the text book address the issues of American consumption and the role of corporations in consumption and promoting the concept of the American dream. However, in the event of a financial crisis, individual consumers are punished for not paying their credit card while corporations are bailed out. What should be the responsibility of the Government, the businesses, and the wealthy? Who should get the tax cuts and benefits and why?
Essay Topic 2
What are the main principles behind Martha Stewart's success? Using examples cited in the text book along with the ideas expressed by the author, outline the main principles. Explain if you agree or disagree with those main principles
Essay Topic 3
Compare the similarities and difference involved in the semiotic analysis of a fiction book and a TV show.
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