Identifying Propaganda Techniques

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What is the definition of '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 does 'Glittering Generalities' mean in propaganda?

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Glittering Generalities are emotionally appealing phrases that are meant to evoke positive feelings but lack substantive information.

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What is 'Bandwagon' propaganda?

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Bandwagon propaganda encourages people to join in because others are doing it, suggesting that one should follow the crowd.

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Define 'Testimonial' in the context of propaganda.

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A Testimonial is a propaganda technique where a respected or famous person endorses a product or idea.

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What is 'Name-Calling' in propaganda?

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Name-Calling is a technique that uses negative labels to create an unfavorable opinion of a competitor or opposing idea.

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Explain 'Card-Stacking' in propaganda.

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Card-Stacking is a technique that presents only one side of an argument, highlighting the positives while omitting the negatives.

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What does 'Plain Folks' mean in propaganda?

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Plain Folks is a technique that attempts to convince the audience that the spokesperson is just like them, relatable and trustworthy.

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What is 'Transfer' in propaganda?

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Transfer is a technique that associates a product or idea with something that is already liked or respected to influence opinion.

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How can you identify 'Glittering Generalities' in an ad?

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Look for vague, positive phrases that sound good but do not provide specific information about the product.

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What is an example of 'Bandwagon' propaganda?

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An example is an ad that says, 'Join the millions who have switched to our brand!'