Question

alejandro is writing an argumentative essay about corporate advertising in public schools. which evidence best supports alejandros claim that corporate advertising in public schools would be an unfair practice?

a. most school - aged children are unable to buy the products that would be advertised in their schools; therefore, using such ads would distract students from their school work by shifting their focus to consumer products.

b. statistics show that children aged 13 - 19 view advertisements more than any other age group, which means that their purchasing power will increase if they are exposed to more advertisements while attending school.

c. students are more likely to buy and use products and services from the advertisement that is most appealing to them; if they are exposed to these at their school, they will not buy anything they see outside the school.

d. a study conducted by a mass communication journal shows that children lack the experience and knowledge to evaluate the purpose of the persuasive advertising appeals, making students particularly vulnerable targets.

Explanation:

• Option A focuses on distraction rather than unfairness.
• Option B emphasizes increased purchasing power, not unfairness.
• Option C makes an extreme claim about not buying outside - school products.
• Option D highlights that children (students) lack the ability to evaluate persuasive advertising, making them vulnerable (unfairly targeted).

Answer:

D. A study conducted by a mass communication journal shows that children lack the experience and knowledge to evaluate the purpose of the persuasive advertising appeals, making students particularly vulnerable targets.