1. Thneed Advertising: Techniques of Persuasion
Read Across America
4th grade lesson
The Lorax
Ppt created by Rachel Butler, 2016

2. Advertising
the act or practice of calling public attention to one's product, service, need, etc., especially by paid announcements in newspapers and magazines, over radio or television, on billboards, etc.:
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3. Focus on the following characteristics to advertise your Thneed effectively. You want people to buy it, right?
Is it useful? What do you do with a Thneed?
Is it attractive? Why would someone want to be seen wearing a Thneed?
How does it make a person think of himself/herself? Is it important for self- confidence?
Is it a good deal? Is it a good investment? Why pay a certain amount of money for it?
Why else might a Thneed be important for a consumer? What else might help persuade consumers to purchase a Thneed?