Propaganda Techniques Flashcard

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During a political campaign, how is propaganda typically defined?

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The use of a variety of communication techniques that create an emotional appeal to accept a particular belief or action.

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Which of the following is an example of the propaganda technique 'Name Calling'? A politician eating at McDonald's. A public figure endorsing a political candidate. Referring to someone as a 'fascist' to link them to a negative symbol. Using virtue words like 'democracy' to link to a positive symbol.

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Referring to someone as a 'fascist' to link them to a negative symbol.

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What is 'Glittering Generalities' in the context of propaganda techniques?

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Linking a person or idea to positive symbols through virtue words.

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Which of the following is an example of 'Transfer' as a propaganda technique? A campaign ad shows the candidate saluting service members. A food company selling a product high in sugar. A politician eating at McDonald's. An insurance company pamphlet showing flood damage.

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A campaign ad shows the candidate saluting service members.

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What does 'Testimonial' mean in the context of propaganda techniques?

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A public figure or celebrity promotes or endorses a product, policy, or political candidate.

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Which of the following is an example of 'Bandwagon' propaganda?
A politician claims that all other countries are taking a certain action.
Grace notices that everyone in her school is wearing a particular brand of sneakers and decides she needs a pair too.
A pamphlet includes pictures of a house destroyed by floods.
A food company boasts of its low-fat quality.

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Grace notices that everyone in her school is wearing a particular brand of sneakers and decides she needs a pair too.

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What is 'Fear' as a propaganda technique?

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Warning that undesirable events will occur if a certain action is not taken.

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What is an example of 'Bad Logic' in propaganda? A politician eating at McDonald's. A celebrity appearing on a cereal box. A candidate is blamed for a global recession. A company selling a high-sugar product as low-fat.

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A candidate is blamed for a global recession.

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What does 'Unwarranted Extrapolation' refer to in propaganda techniques?

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Making huge predictions about the future based on a few small facts.

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What is 'Card Stacking' in the context of propaganda techniques?

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Using only the facts that make your candidate look good and leaving out unfavorable facts.