Propaganda and Persuasion Practice

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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is propaganda?
Back
Propaganda is information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is persuasion?
Back
Persuasion is the act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'logical fallacy'.
Back
A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 'Name Calling' in propaganda?
Back
Name Calling is a technique that attacks a person or group instead of addressing the argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are 'glittering generalities'?
Back
Glittering generalities are emotionally appealing phrases that are meant to evoke positive feelings but lack substantive information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'sweeping generalization'?
Back
A sweeping generalization is a conclusion that is drawn from insufficient evidence, applying a general rule to a specific case.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 'Hasty Generalization'?
Back
Hasty Generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is made based on insufficient or biased evidence.
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CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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