Name That Technique!
refers to the idea that people should adopt a program or belief because "everyone else is doing it."
Bandwagon
Propaganda is always based on lies and false information
False
The __________ technique encourages people to join in because “everyone else is doing it."
Bandwagon
This ancient civilization used monuments and inscriptions like the Rosetta Stone to proclaim the greatness of their rulers
Ancient Egypt
This type of biased or misleading information is often spread deliberately through news outlets to influence public opinion.
Fake news
"The expression was coined by Adolf Hitler in his 1925 autobiography Mein Kampf for a lie so ""colossal"" that no one would believe that someone "could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously."
Big Lie
The Bandwagon technique encourages people to do something because "everyone else is doing it.
True
Propaganda often appeals to __________ rather than logic, in order to influence behavior or opinions.
Emotion
This Roman leader used coins, statues, and epic poems like The Aeneid to promote his image as a powerful, god-like emperor.
Augustus Caesar
Photoshopped or staged images used to sway public emotions in political campaigns are an example of what kind of media tactic?
Image manipulation
a catchword or phrase loaded with emotion and goodwill.
Slogan
All advertising is considered propaganda.
False
A propaganda technique that uses vague but positive-sounding words like “freedom” and “justice” is called __________ __________.
Glittering Generalities
This invention in the 15th century helped spread both religious and political propaganda, including Martin Luther’s 95 Theses.
A printing press
This term describes the deliberate omission of important facts to mislead the audience without telling outright lies.
Lying by omission
The opposite of plain folks is "snob appeal," which aims to flatter those who would like to satisfy their ego by assuming that they are better than the rest of mankind in looks, wealth, taste, position, etc.
Snob Appeal
During World War II, both the Allies and Axis powers used propaganda to influence public opinion.
True
In wartime propaganda, depicting the enemy as evil or subhuman is an example of __________.
Demonization
During World War I, this British propaganda campaign falsely claimed German soldiers were bayoneting babies, inflaming anti-German sentiment
"Belgian Atrocities" campaign
This Russian news outlet has been accused of spreading disinformation to influence elections in other countries.
RT (Russia Today)
Tugging on emotions of happiness, anger, guilt, sadness, humor, charity, and fear.
Emotional Appeal
"Glittering Generalities" refers to using vague, emotionally appealing words without concrete evidence.
True
A message that tries to appear relatable by using an “average” person or everyday life is using the __________ __________
Plain Folks
This Cold War-era U.S. initiative promoted American culture and values abroad through radio broadcasts like Voice of America.
soft power propaganda
In 1938, this radio broadcast by Orson Welles caused mass panic by convincing listeners that Earth was being invaded by aliens.
The War of the Worlds?