Makeup of Donald Trump

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/makeup-of-donald-trump

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What makes Donald Trump's face look orange or yellow?His skin often looks orange or yellow, and people think he might use makeup, tanning, or other products to create that color.
2. Why do people talk about Donald Trump's makeup?Because he is known to put on his own makeup, which is unusual for famous people, and it shows he cares a lot about how he looks.

Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols and their interpretation.
Political branding: The process of creating a distinct and recognizable identity for a political candidate or party.
Discourse: Written or spoken communication or debate about a particular subject.
Performative: Describing an action or statement that is done for show or effect.