Practice: Identifying Propaganda Techniques

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What is propaganda?

Back

Propaganda is information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What are the main types of propaganda techniques?

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The main types include name-calling, glittering generalities, transfer, testimonial, plain folks appeal, bandwagon, card-stacking, emotional appeal, and repetition.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define 'name-calling' in propaganda.

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Name-calling is a technique that involves using negative labels to create an unfavorable opinion of the opponent.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is 'glittering generalities'?

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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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Explain 'transfer' in propaganda.

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Transfer is a technique that associates a respected person or symbol with a product or idea to promote it.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does 'testimonial' mean in the context of propaganda?

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Testimonial involves using endorsements from celebrities or satisfied customers to promote a product or idea.

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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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Define 'plain folks appeal'.

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Plain folks appeal is a technique that presents ordinary people endorsing a product or idea to make it relatable.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What is 'bandwagon' propaganda?

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Bandwagon is a technique that encourages people to join in because others are doing it, creating a sense of urgency.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Explain 'card-stacking' in propaganda.

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Card-stacking is a technique that involves presenting only the positive aspects of an idea while omitting the negatives.

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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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What is 'emotional appeal' in propaganda?

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Emotional appeal is a technique that aims to evoke strong feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5