Understanding Propaganda Techniques Quiz

A political candidate repeatedly emphasizes that their opponent is "weak and untrustworthy" in every speech and advertisement.

• Bandwagon

• Name Calling

• Transfer

• Testimonials

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

An advertisement shows a famous athlete drinking a particular brand of sports drink, suggesting that it will improve your performance just like it did for the athlete.

• Testimonials

• Plain Folks

• Card Stacking

• Fear

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A commercial claims that "everyone is switching to our brand, so you should too!"

• Glittering Generalities

• Bandwagon

• Repetition

• Gaslighting

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A political ad shows a candidate speaking in a simple, relatable manner, emphasizing their humble beginnings and connection to the average voter.

• Plain Folks

• Transfer

• Fear

• Card Stacking

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A commercial for a security system shows a dramatization of a home invasion, emphasizing the fear of being unprotected.

• Repetition

• Fear

• Name Calling

• Glittering Generalities

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A political campaign ad repeatedly uses the phrase "strong leadership" to describe their candidate.

• Repetition

• Testimonials

• Card Stacking

• Gaslighting

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A commercial for a new car emphasizes its sleek design and advanced technology, while omitting any mention of its high price and poor fuel efficiency.

• Card Stacking

• Transfer

• Plain Folks

• Fear

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A political ad shows a candidate standing in front of the national flag, suggesting that they embody the values and strength of the country.

• Transfer

• Name Calling

• Bandwagon

• Glittering Generalities

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A company repeatedly uses the slogan "The best a man can get" in all their advertisements.

• Gaslighting

• Repetition

• Testimonials

• Fear

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A political ad uses vague and positive phrases like "freedom," "justice," and "prosperity" without providing specific details about policies.

• Glittering Generalities

• Card Stacking

• Plain Folks

• Transfer

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept