Propaganda Techniques Quiz

What is the basic idea behind the bandwagon approach in propaganda?

• To create a sense of urgency and immediate action

• To appeal to the comfort in all of us of not wanting to be left out

• To provide statistical evidence to support a cause

• To showcase the disadvantages of opposing views

What does the testimonial approach in propaganda involve?

• Using ordinary people to show that the cause is grassroots

• Employing symbols to convey a message indirectly

• Endorsement of a philosophy, movement, or candidate by a powerful, famous, or respected person

• Presenting a problem that requires immediate attention

What is the purpose of the plain folks approach in propaganda?

• To demonstrate the candidate's or cause's technical expertise

• To identify the candidate or cause with common people from everyday walks of life

• To use celebrities to endorse a political cause

• To create a sense of exclusivity and prestige around a cause

What does the transfer technique in propaganda employ?

• The use of logical arguments to persuade the audience

• The use of symbols, quotes, or images of famous people to convey a message

• The presentation of facts and figures to support a cause

• The use of bandwagon tactics to create a popular trend

What is the purpose of using FEAR in political propaganda?

• To present a positive outlook on future events

• To encourage people to vote based on rational decision-making

• To present a dreaded circumstance and suggest behavior to avoid it

• To provide unbiased information to the public

Which of the following is an example of a LOGICAL FALLACY?

• A conclusion that is drawn from well-established premises

• A conclusion that is accurate based on the premises provided

• A conclusion that is drawn from premises that are not logically connected

• A conclusion that is supported by empirical evidence

What is the main problem with GLITTERING GENERALITIES in propaganda?

• They provide clear and specific information

• They use words that have the same meaning for everyone

• They use words that can mean different things to different people

• They are always negative in nature

What is NAME-CALLING in the context of propaganda?

• Praising someone excessively

• Associating a person or cause with a positive image

• Tying a person or cause to a negative image

• Using factual evidence to support a claim

spreading of ideas about an institution or individual for the purpose of influencing opinion

• propaganda

• political influence

• assimilation

• nativism

The US Army distributed posters like this one with the goal of encouraging -

• The sale of war bonds.

• Young men to voluntarily enlist.

• The creation of a selective service.

• Young men to return back to school.