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

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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.

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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

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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

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