Propaganda Techniques
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English
11th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
bandwagon (definition)
most people have this or are doing this so you should too (definition)
using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea (definition)
a technique used to carry over the authority and approval of something we respect and revere to something the propagandist would have us accept. Propagandists often employ symbols (e.g., waving the flag) to stir our emotions and win our approval.(definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
loaded words (definition)
Plays on deep-seated fears; warns the audience that disaster will result if they do not follow a particular course of action. (definition)
saying bad things about your competitor (definition)
using words that have strong emotions: examples: peace war patriotism freedom hope (definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
testimonials (definition)
Plays on deep-seated fears; warns the audience that disaster will result if they do not follow a particular course of action. (definition)
using an expert or celebrity to sell or support (definition)
saying bad things about your competitor (definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
name calling (definition)
saying bad things about your competitor (definition)
using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea (definition)
employ vague, sweeping statements (often slogans or simple catchphrases) using language associated with values and beliefs deeply held by the audience without providing supporting information or reason. They appeal to such notions as honor, glory, love of country, desire for peace, freedom, and family values. (definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
plain folk (definition)
Plays on deep-seated fears; warns the audience that disaster will result if they do not follow a particular course of action. (definition)
using an expert or celebrity to sell or support (definition)
using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea (definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
glittering generalities (definition)
employ vague, sweeping statements (often slogans or simple catchphrases) using language associated with values and beliefs deeply held by the audience without providing supporting information or reason. They appeal to such notions as honor, glory, love of country, desire for peace, freedom, and family values. (definition)
a technique used to carry over the authority and approval of something we respect and revere to something the propagandist would have us accept. Propagandists often employ symbols (e.g., waving the flag) to stir our emotions and win our approval.(definition)
Plays on deep-seated fears; warns the audience that disaster will result if they do not follow a particular course of action. (definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
transfer (definition)
using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea (definition)
a technique used to carry over the authority and approval of something we respect and revere to something the propagandist would have us accept. Propagandists often employ symbols (e.g., waving the flag) to stir our emotions and win our approval.(definition)
using words that have strong emotions: examples: peace war patriotism freedom hope (definition)
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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