Why Do Political Ads Always Try to Make You Cry?

Political ads are like stories that try to make you feel something. They use sad music, pictures of tired people, and big words to get your heart going. If they make you cry, it’s easier for you to remember them when you go to vote.

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  1. A political ad shows a tired parent crying as they tell their child they can't afford school anymore.
  2. A candidate watches their family cry in the background as they promise to help them again.
  3. An old man breaks down on TV as he says, 'They took everything from me.'

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