A soda company uses a popular singer in its advertisements. How might this influence consumers, and which propaganda technique is being used?

It may make fans want to buy the soda; Testimonial

It may make people feel patriotic; Transfer

It may make people feel left out; Bandwagon

It may make people trust the company; Card Stacking

A politician uses the phrase "change for a better tomorrow" in every speech. Why is this considered "glittering generalities," and what effect might it have on voters?

The phrase is vague and positive, making voters feel hopeful without giving details

The phrase uses negative labels to attack opponents

The phrase uses statistics to mislead voters

The phrase appeals to ordinary people by using simple language

A company advertises its product by showing it being used by a family at a picnic, suggesting it is for "everyone." How does this use the "plain folks" technique, and what is the intended effect?

It makes the product seem relatable and trustworthy to ordinary people

It uses a celebrity to endorse the product

It only presents positive facts about the product

It links the product to national pride

A commercial says, "Join the millions who have already switched to our service!" Explain how this uses the "bandwagon" technique and why it might be effective.

It suggests that many people are using the service, so others should too, appealing to the desire to fit in

It uses a famous person to endorse the service

It attacks competitors with negative labels

It uses only positive facts about the service

A political ad shows the candidate standing in front of a national monument, implying they share the monument’s values. How does this use the "transfer" technique, and what is the intended message?

It links the candidate to respected national values, making them seem trustworthy and patriotic

It uses a celebrity to endorse the candidate

It uses vague, positive words to describe the candidate

It attacks the opponent with negative labels

A company ad says, "Our competitor’s product is cheap and unreliable." Analyze how this uses the "name-calling" technique and its possible impact on consumers.

It uses negative labels to create a bad impression of the competitor, possibly discouraging consumers from buying their product

It uses a famous person to endorse the company’s product

It appeals to the desire to be part of a group

It only presents positive facts about the company’s product

Understanding Propaganda Techniques Quiz

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9th Grade

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CCSS

RI. 9-10.8, RI.8.5, RI.8.8

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which propaganda technique uses only the facts that support one side of an argument, while ignoring opposing evidence?

Bandwagon

Card Stacking

Name-Calling

Transfer

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the "testimonial" propaganda technique?

To use a famous person to endorse a product or idea

To use vague, positive words

To appeal to ordinary people

To attack an opponent

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which propaganda technique involves using emotionally appealing words that are linked to highly valued concepts?

Glittering Generalities

Plain Folks

Bandwagon

Card Stacking

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the "transfer" technique in propaganda try to do?

Use statistics to mislead

Link the authority or prestige of something well-respected to a product or idea

Use ordinary people to promote a message

Encourage people to join because others are doing it

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which propaganda technique tries to convince the audience that the speaker is "just like them"?

Name-Calling

Plain Folks

Testimonial

Card Stacking

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind the "bandwagon" propaganda technique?

To use negative labels

To appeal to the desire to be part of a group

To use statistics selectively

To use a celebrity endorsement

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which propaganda technique involves using negative words or labels to create a dislike for someone or something?

Glittering Generalities

Name-Calling

Transfer

Testimonial

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Understanding Propaganda Techniques Quiz

20 questions

Which propaganda technique uses only the facts that support one side of an argument, while ignoring opposing evidence?

What is the main purpose of the "testimonial" propaganda technique?

Which propaganda technique involves using emotionally appealing words that are linked to highly valued concepts?

What does the "transfer" technique in propaganda try to do?

Which propaganda technique tries to convince the audience that the speaker is "just like them"?

What is the main idea behind the "bandwagon" propaganda technique?

Which propaganda technique involves using negative words or labels to create a dislike for someone or something?

A commercial says, "Everyone is switching to our new phone plan. Don’t be left out!" Which propaganda technique is being used?

A politician appears in a commercial with their family at a local diner, talking about everyday issues. Which propaganda technique is this?

A cereal box features a famous athlete saying, "I eat this cereal every morning." Which propaganda technique is being used?

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