Simple Seven
This propaganda technique surrounds the product with slippery and attractive words.
What is "glittering generalities?"
Minister who delivered "fire and brimstone" sermons meant to jolt his congregation into mending their ways and seeking salvation.
The basic concepts of logic were invented by what group of people or person?
Who are "the ancient Greeks?" or Who is Aristotle?
In this way, a writer can avoid alienating his/her audience.
What is "avoid condescending phrases."
A reference to something well known from literature, history, or religion
What is "allusion?"
This propaganda technique implies that "Everyone is doing it! Why don't you?"
According to Jonathan Edwards, the fate of human beings is determined by God; therefore, "men are held in the ____________ of God."
What is "hand?"
What is pathos?
Using information that undercuts the writer's argument.
What is "it balances the writer's viewpoint"?
First-person narratives about someone's life experiences.
What are "autobiographies?"
This propaganda technique uses negatively charged words or phrases to hurl at the competition.
What is "name calling?"
As did most Puritan authors, this author wrote of her experience of being held captive by the Wampanoag Native Americans to highlight what?
What is God's purpose in her life?
Logic(s) used when writing to a hostile audience.
What is "logos?"
To ensure that a writer hasn't plagiarized.
What is "why should a writer document their sources."
The character of the wise old man who appears in literature throughout the ages.
What is "archetype?"
This propaganda technique involves improving a product's image by associating it with a symbol of respect.
What is "transfer?"
Puritan's belief that man would show outward signs of God's grace through exemplary behavior.
What is "reborn?"
The use of words like "home" and "baby" is an example of this logic.
What is "pathos?"
The writer's most compelling point.
What should the writer end his/her essay with?
A comparison made between two dissimilar things to show how they are alike.
What is "analogy?"
This propaganda technique capitalizes on one side suppressing or distorting evidence to divert attention.
What is "card stacking?"
What is "inversion?"
The mention of the Declaration of Independence would give a speech an example of this logic.
What is "ethos?"
A writer documenting objectively and unpassionately in essay form.
What is "argumentation essay?"
A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
What is "aphorism?"