Propaganda and Persuasion Practice

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What is propaganda?

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Propaganda is information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.

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What is persuasion?

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Persuasion is the act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

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Define loaded language.

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Loaded language refers to words or phrases that are emotionally charged and intended to provoke a strong reaction.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

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What is a sweeping generalization?

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A sweeping generalization is a conclusion that is based on insufficient evidence, often applying a general rule to a specific case.

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What is bandwagon persuasion?

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Bandwagon persuasion is a technique that suggests that one should do something because everyone else is doing it.

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What is a slogan?

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A slogan is a short, memorable phrase used to convey the essence of a product, service, or idea.

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What is expert opinion in persuasion?

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Expert opinion is a persuasive technique that uses the endorsement of an authority figure to support a claim.

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What is name-calling in logical fallacies?

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Name-calling is a fallacy that attacks a person instead of addressing the argument they are making.

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What are glittering generalities?

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Glittering generalities are vague statements that sound good but lack specific meaning or evidence.

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