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Make a note about each of the 5 photos to explain what each one signifies, and how one leads to another. How does your organization convey your purpose?
The first photo signifies 1 + 1 makes 2 people. The second photo represents the two people from photo one joining hands in marriage. Photo three represents that marriage costs money. Photo four represents that the money from photo three is spent in places like the grocery store. Photo five represents this is how today's society lives. 

Are there different arguments that you could have made by organizing your 5 photos in different ways?
I think if the photos were organized a different way, then there could have been different arguments created. For instance: if the photos were in reverse order, then the argument could be that in today's world, everything is doubled compared to a century ago.

Are there other elements you could add to make your argument stronger—for example, playing music with the slide show or adding text?
I think if I could add text to each photo this would create a much stronger message for the viewer to comprehend. 

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URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVDf3PvWN04

Who is the intended audience for this product? What values or opinions does the target audience hold? Does the company appeal to these values or opinions in the commercial? If so, how?

The intended audience for this product is anyone that is an owner of a cat. The audience I believe, wants to see exactly what is unique or appealing to the product being advertised, such as why they should by that company's product. I think the company does appeal to this opinion or value by describing the texture and flavor of the cat treats.

What are the social and cultural connotations within the text? What colors, pictures, or phrases are used? What technology does the text use?

I feel the advertisement had a positive effect on advertising their product to its viewers. A cat seemed to jump two stories high to catch a treat released by its owner. The advertisement utilized an outside environment and presented the cat at first continuing to jump to catch a treat from what appeared to be ground level. However, it then showed that the cat was jumping two stories high to retrieve such an amazing treat. The phrase "Cats Can't Resist" was also used. The technology uses computers, phones, and television to advertise its product. 

What is the overall purpose of this commercial? (Be specific-- while most commercials are seeking to persuade, what is this commercial's specific goal for the intended audience?)

The overall purpose of this commercial is to treat cats with love and joy and reward them for their tricks and stunts performed on a daily basis. However, I think the company wants you to reward these cats with the treats presented in the commercial. 

Is the commercial successful in achieving its goal? How do certain elements in the commercial work together to help or hinder the overall message?

If I owned a cat, then yes I believe the company is successful in achieving their goal through this advertisement. It provides humor as well as specifics about the product being advertised. I think when words and pictures are put together, it provides the audience with a much clearer message that is being delivered.