Plain folks propaganda

The propaganda technique "plain folks" refers to

• Making audiences believe that they could be like celebrities

• Making celebrities look just like normal people

• The appealing to authority in propaganda

• Making audiences believe that they are just plain folks and evoke self-abasement

An example of plain folks applied in real life is

• Everyone in high social class uses Apple phones. Loving Apple phones is easy, that's why so many people do.

• Dentists all around the world are recommending this brand ot toothpaste. It whitens your teech and is extremely good for your health.

• Visiting a church, the US President talks gravely with people and prays with fervor. He then walked his dog and exchanged cheery pleasantries with another dog owner.

What effect is the propagandist looking for when applying the plain folks technique?

• Let the audience believe the speaker is ordinary and his/her decision is "for the people"

• Exerts peer pressure upon the audiences

• Let the audiences be bathed in positive emotions instead of thinking logically

• Appeals to the audiences' fear

Which option below is NOT an example of plain folks?

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Do you think plain folks is a good technique to use?

• not sure

• probably

• of course !!!

• definitely not