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Advertising KeyTerms
1st Year English
Term | Definition |
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Visual | Photos, cartoons, sketches, logos, graphics, colours and typography. |
Target Audience | The group at whom an advertisement is aimed. |
Copy | Writing or text in an ad. |
Caption | Text attached to a visual such as a photo or a diagram that helps us to 'read' that visual in a particular way. |
Logo | Sign or symbol that identifies a particular brand, company or organisation. |
Colour | Has a subtle effect on the audience's response to the ad. |
Brand Name | Identifies the product or the company that made it. |
Buzz Words | Words to create a positive impression of a product; often includes superlatives or other persuasive adjectives. |
Endorsement | When famous people use or speak favourably about a product. |
Superlatives | Ads are rarely humble, and these words say that the product is the best. |
Comparatives | Words used to make the product more appealing. |
Imperatives | Words to get you moving, giving or buying e.g Buy Now! |
Headline | A single word/phrase/sentence frequently in large, bold type. |
Slogan | A catchy, memorable phrase about a product. |
Typography | The size and design of the types used in copy/headline. |
Montage | A number of visuals assembled together to give a clearer impression. |