propaganda techniques in advertising

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What is a testimonial in advertising?

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A testimonial is a propaganda technique where a person, often a celebrity or satisfied customer, endorses a product, claiming it is effective or beneficial.

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What does the bandwagon strategy imply?

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The bandwagon strategy implies that everyone is buying a product, encouraging others to buy it too, as they don't want to miss out.

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Define 'nonfiction'.

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Nonfiction refers to true articles or texts that present factual information.

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What are glittering generalities?

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Glittering generalities are vague statements that sound good but lack specific meaning, often used to evoke positive feelings about a product.

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What is name-calling in propaganda?

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Name-calling is a technique that involves using negative labels to create a bad impression of a competitor or product.

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Explain the plain folks technique.

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The plain folks technique involves presenting a product as being made for ordinary people, suggesting that it is relatable and trustworthy.

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What is emotional appeal in advertising?

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Emotional appeal is a technique that aims to evoke strong feelings in the audience, such as happiness, fear, or nostalgia, to persuade them to buy a product.

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What does the transfer technique involve?

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The transfer technique involves associating a product with positive feelings or ideas, often using symbols or imagery.

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What is snob appeal?

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Snob appeal is a technique that suggests that using a product will elevate the consumer's status or make them part of an elite group.

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Define 'card stacking'.

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Card stacking is a propaganda technique that presents only the positive aspects of a product while omitting any negative information.

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