Tactics that persuade people to believe, buy, or do something.
What is Propaganda?
100
This is a technique seen in the cigarette commercials, when they try to convince you that everyone smokes, so it's cool.
What is bandwagon?
100
Give an example of the Bandwagon technique.
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100
Propaganda
What is...
100
A presidential candidate is seen eating at a Mc Donald's restaurant.
What is Plain Folks
200
A type of propaganda technique that persuades people to do something by letting them know others are doing it. Everyone is doing it so you should too!
What is the bandwagon technique?
200
This is a technique seen in the Proactiv commercial, where Jessica Simpson tells us about her satisfaction and success with the product.
What is testimonial technique?
200
Give an example of the Testimonial technique.
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200
Plain Folks
200
1 out of three students eats breakfast everyday.
What is Appealing to Numbers and Statistics
300
Appealing to your emotions instead of using logic, reason, or facts
What is emotional appeal?
300
This is a strategy seen in many political commercials where each opponent discusses the faults or accuses their other opponent. My opponent is a "tree-hugger."
What is the name-calling technique?
300
Give an example of the Emotional Appeal Technique
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300
Testimonial
300
"Hope" the campaign theme for the Obama campaign. Hope for America
What is Glittering Generalization
400
People who use this product or believe this idea are just like you and me.
What is Plain Folks?
400
4 out of 5 doctors recommend...."
What is Appeal to numbers--Statistics?
400
Give an example of the Plain Folks technique.
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400
Glittering Generalizations
400
"We're all going to Baxter's after school. Be there or be square."
What is bandwagon?
500
Using a famous person to endorse product or idea
Testimonial=they say they like/use it
What is the Testimonial technique?
500
Using good labels that are unssuported by facts
What is the Glittering Generalizations technique?
500
Give an example of Name Calling. (absolutely no curse words needed to answer)
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