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A brave adventurer has entered the Wumpus World. The adventurer has detected breezes at (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 3), (3,2), (3, 4), and (4, 3). The adventurer has detected stinks at (2, 3), (3, 2), (3, 4), and (4, 3). These locations are written in (Column, Row) format. The adventurer has traveled to every square that does not contain a pit or a Wumpus but never perceived a glitter.  You know two things are always true about Wumpus Worlds: There is not a pit in the same square as the Wumpus. The gold is never in a pit. What square is the gold in and how did you reach that conclusion?

You are deconstructing a sports drink advertisement that uses jagged “Lines,” bright neon “Colours,” and high “Contrast.” What is the most likely “Mood” the designers are trying to construct? 

The “Problem & Solution” trick often starts with the “Comparison Trap.” What is the goal of this strategy? 

A director wants to show a single tear falling down a student’s cheek to create a strong “Emotional Appeal.” Which shot is the most effective for this specific detail? 

The “Happiness Myth” in advertising suggests that: 

When a student wears a hoodie with a massive “Monster Energy” logo, they have technically become a “Walking Billboard.” In media terms, this means: 

What is the primary “product” being sold in a Public Service Announcement (PSA)? 

You are designing a print ad and want to create a “Visual Jingle.” Which of the following techniques would you use to make your tagline “catchy”? 

Why is the “Fear Appeal” considered one of the most powerful tools in an advertiser’s “Heart” strategy? 

A newspaper in Vancouver decides to run a front-page story about a local high school basketball star rather than a report on a political election in France. Which rule of “Newsworthiness” is the editor primarily using to act as a “gatekeeper”?