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Why did the prisoners give their guards nicknames?
So they could talk about them without fear of punishment
That the Japanese had a kill-all order to kill all POWs before the war ended
What desire consumed Louie after he couldn't compete in the Olympics anymore?
To go to Japan, find the Bird, and get revenge
This technique involves insulting your opponent instead of addressing his argument
Name-calling
Either we cut taxes now or the economy will collapse. There’s no other choice.
Either/Or fallacy
What unique ability did Bill Harris have?
Photographic memory
What strange thing would Watanabe do after beating a prisoner?
go back and apologize to them
What was Louie's reaction to Cynthia's pregnancy?
Excitement and nervousness (he was scared by having more responsiblity)
What are the three main characteristics of propaganda?
Clear goal/objective, emotions, visuals
Dr. Smith, a renowned doctor, says that this new diet plan is the best. So it must be true!
Appeal to Authority
How did the prisoners rebel against Hirohito?
They farted when they bowed to him
Why were the POWs allowed to stage a Christmas play?
Because they had the Bird as the guest of honor (he loved attention)
What drew Cynthia to Louie when they first met?
He wasn't like the other boys / he understood her independent spirit
This technique involves tireless repetition to get your point across
Ad Nauseum
Ever since we started using this brand of detergent, sales have gone up. It’s clear that the detergent is making our business more successful!
Faulty Cause and Effect
Why did Japanese soldiers treat prisoners the way they did?
They thought surrendering was shameful
What injury did Louie suffer at Naoetsu?
He fell and hurt his knee/ankle
Why did Louie return to Japan in 1952?
To see his former captors and forgive them
This technique says that every issue is "all or nothing" leaving no room for gray areas
Either/Or Fallacy
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Glittering Generalities
What was Louie's hint to his family that it was really him on the broadcast on Postman Calls?
He mentioned taking good care of his guns.
Why didn't the POWs ever kill the Bird?
The war ended and he fled before they could
How did Louie overcome his desire for revenge and his alcoholism?
He got saved at a Billy Graham revival
This technique appeals to a person's desire to fit in and be part of the "in" crowd
bandwagon
Don’t listen to that so-called ‘expert’—he’s just a conspiracy theorist!
Name calling