Gr. 6 - Recognizing Biases and Propaganda Devices

1. Which of the following is true about propaganda?

• a. It spreads information using different media to help or hurt a cause.

• b. Very seldom used to influence public opinion.

• c. Always appeals to the emotional state rather than the intellectual state.

• d. Biased because it only tells one side of the narrative.

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What type of propaganda warns its viewers or listeners of the serious problems that may arise, perks or benefits the one may be deprived of if he or she will not use a certain product, avail of a certain service, or embrace an idea?

• a. Testimonial

• b. Name-calling

• c. Fear

• d. Bandwagon

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3. An example of a propaganda device that uses derogatory terms to criticize a person or a product: Example: “Terrorist”, “Rebel”, “Activist”, Protester, Guerrillas, Nazi.

• a. Bandwagon

• b. Plain folks

• c. Transfer

• d. Name-calling

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4. What type of propaganda uses an emotionally appealing phrase with highly valued concepts and beliefs that it carries conviction without supporting information or reason?

• a. Glittering generalities

• b. Card-stacking

• c. Transfer

• d. Plain folks

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5. What type of propaganda uses famous personalities and celebrities to endorse a certain product, service, program, or idea?

• a. Bandwagon

• b. Transfer

• c. Plain folks

• d. Testimonials

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