QUESTIONS
INFORMATION
EXAMPLES
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What is Name-Calling?

The writer uses unpleasant words to stimulate hate, fear, or dislike.

10

This technique used glaring terms.

Glittering Generalities

10

Here's Coke...the wonderful pause that refreshes.

Glad names

20

What is Testimonial?

Propagandists use this technique to associate a respected person or someone with experience to endorse a product or cause by giving them a stamp of approval hoping that the intended audience will follow their example.

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Transfer the liking (good or bad) into a person or product.

Transfer

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Four out of five moms choose Florida Natural Orange Juice.

Bandwagon

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What is Bandwagon?

Propagandists use this technique to persuade the audience to follow the crowd. This device creates the impression of widespread support.

30

uses a negative image instead of the facts

Name-Calling

30

We have sold 45 pizzas this week! You should buy one! They are the best!

Bandwagon

40

What is Plain Folks?

The propagandists use this approach to convince the audience that the spokesperson is from humble origins, someone they can trust and who has their interests at heart.

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Everybody does it technique

Bandwagon 

40

Things Go better with Coke.

Glad names

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What is Card Stacking?

This can also be Cherry-Picking. The propagandist uses only those facts and details that support their argument.

50

uses important people to recommend a product

Testimonial

50

After all the controversy last year, can you really trust Governor Grant? Vote for Tom Keely, the man you can trust.- President George Bush

Testimonial