Source 3

A suited man holds his hat with a surprised expression in the wake of something rushing by him. He stands next to an empty bin, and pieces of litter fly around him.
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‘Please put your litter in the bin’, Ministry of Supply and Ministry of Works, Central Office of Information, 1939-1945. Catalogue ref: INF 13/149 f15

Transcript

[Bin:]

 

WASTE PAPER HERE PLEASE

 

[Slogan:]

 

Please put your litter in the bin

 

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1. Look at Sources 1, 2, 3 and 4. Explain how each of the salvage posters uses the following ways to persuade people to save waste.

  • How do the posters use slogans?
  • Do they use powerful/forceful words?
  • Do they appeal to feelings and emotions?
  • How do the posters use humour?
  • How do the posters use different font sizes?
  • How do the posters use colour to help make their point?
  • Which do you think is the most persuasive poster? Give your reasons, using the questions above to help
  • Are the posters aimed at different types of audience (men, women, children or all groups)?