A terrorist group bombs a local café. The group's leader circulates a videotape of

the café's owner wearing a catholic cross, driving lavish cars, living in a lush residence,

surrounded by opulence. Which media strategy was most prominently being employed

by the videotape release?

1. Legitimacy for their movement (justify acts of violence)

2. Spread their message

3. Increase sympathy for their militant interpretation of religion

4. Identify opponents for targeted intimidation

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Camron Arnold

12 July, 11:24

A terrorist group bombs a local café. The group's leader circulates a videotape of

the café's owner wearing a catholic cross, driving lavish cars, living in a lush residence,

surrounded by opulence. Which media strategy was most prominently being employed

by the videotape release?

1. Legitimacy for their movement (justify acts of violence)

2. Spread their message

3. Increase sympathy for their militant interpretation of religion

4. Identify opponents for targeted intimidation

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Javion Melton · Answer 1

1. Legitimacy for their movement (justify acts of violence)

Explanation:

By circulating the videotape of the cafe's owner wearing a catholic cross, driving lavish cars, living in a lush residence, surrounded by opulence, The groups leader is simply leading a propaganda to legitimize their movement. By this act some gullible individuals may begin to see the reason for the action of the group.