Listerine Advertisement Analysis

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Has your breath ever smelled so bad you're ashamed of even talking and have to cover your mouth? Listerine is an antiseptic mouthwash that has been around since 1879. It was made by Dr Joseph Lawrence & Jordan Wheat Lambert and is used to prevent and reduce plaque and kill bacteria between teeth while leaving your breath fresh. The advertisement for "Listerine" is highly effective because through the influence of logos the ad provides a positive and helpful impact on woman and men hygiene. The advertisment provides a vivid picture including a drawing of a sundae filled with food like french fries, ice cream, orange juice, lemon, and some candy. You can notice from a first look that there is so much going on and might leave the reader confused

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