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Propaganda Techniques
Propaganda Techniques Cont.
Propaganda Examples
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means of communication, such as newspapers, television, and the internet

What is media?

100

these three colors symbolize America

What is red, white, and blue?

100
This technique is an appeal to the subject to follow the crowd, to join in because others are doing so as well.
What is bandwagon?
100
This technique is an attempt to convince the public that his or her views reflect those of the common person and that they are working for the benefit of a common person.
What is plain folks?
100
A McDonald's ad that says, "Over 99 Billion Served."
What is bandwagon?
200

an object, color, or image that is used to represent a larger quality or idea

What is symbol?

200

stars and this symbol represent the U.S. on such iconography as the American Flag

What is stripes?

200
This technique only presents information that is positive to an idea and omits anything contrary to it.
What is card stacking?
200
This technique uses quotations or endorsements which attempt to connect a famous or respectable person with a product or item.
What is testimonial?
200
An ad that says, "Nine out of ten dentists approve."
What is testimonial?
300

a news article that presents only one side of an issue is said to be displaying this

What is bias?

300

The elephant is the symbol for...

What is the Republican Party?

300
This technique uses words that have different positive meaning for individual subjects, but are linked to highly valued concepts. They demand approval without thinking simply because such as important concept is involved.
What are glittering generalities?
300
When presented with THIS technique, we should weigh the pros and cons of joining in independently.
What is bandwagon?
300
An ad that shows a picture of a hamburger and says, "Silly Whopper, that's a Big Mac."
What is name-calling?
400

information that is presented in a balances, objective way is said to be this

What is unbiased?

400

This symbol of American patriotism was often found on WWII propaganda posters, telling viewers that he wanted "YOU" to join the war effort and enlist in the military

Who is Uncle Sam?

400
This technique uses derogatory language or words that carry a negative connotation when describing an enemy. It attempts to arouse prejudice among the public.
What is name calling?
400
When presented with THIS technique, we should consider the merits of the idea presented in itself when separated from specific words/valued concepts.
What is glittering generalities?
400
An ad that shows a man driving with the ghost of Hitler in his passenger seat and says, "When you ride ALONE you ride with Hitler! Join a Car-Sharing Club TODAY!"
What is transfer?
500

media that tried to appeal to (and manipulate) its audience's emotions in order to push an agenda

What is propaganda?

500

A famous symbol in American culture in WWII used to encourage women to fill inductrial jobs, letting women know that they could 'Do It' too!

Who is Rosie the Riveter?

500
This technique attempts to make the subject view a certain item in the same way as they view another item by linking the two in the subject's mind.
What is transfer?
500
When presented with THIS technique, we should consider the merits of the item separately from the person or organization giving the endorsement.
What is testimonial?
500
An ad that shows a marine holding an Afghan girl that says, "She's glad he's there. Are you? FREEDOM matters."
What is glittering generalities?