Propaganda Techniques Quiz

Which propaganda technique involves presenting only positive facts and leaving out negative ones?

• Guilt by Association

• Stacking the Deck

• Plain Folks

• Testimonials/Endorsements

Which propaganda technique involves a prominent figure endorsing a candidate?

• Glittering Generalities

• Testimonials/Endorsements

• Negative or Attack Ads

• Coat-tailing

What is the main goal of using the "Plain Folks" technique?

• To present vague slogans

• To show that a candidate is similar to ordinary people

• To associate an opponent with unpopular ideas

• To highlight positive facts about a candidate

Which technique uses vague, emotionally appealing phrases that are often meaningless?

• Glittering Generalities

• Stacking the Deck

• Guilt by Association

• Plain Folks

Which technique involves making a candidate look bad by linking them to an unpopular person or event?

• Glittering Generalities

• Stacking the Deck

• Guilt by Association

• Plain Folks

Which of the following is a common tactic used in Negative or Attack Ads?

• Showing a candidate's achievements

• Praising the opponent

• Highlighting the candidate's personal background

• Pointing out flaws or problems in the opponent's personal life

Which technique was used when former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Senator Obama in 2008?

• Guilt by Association

• Testimonials/Endorsements

• Stacking the Deck

• Plain Folks

What is the primary purpose of Negative or Attack Ads in political campaigns?

• To make the candidate seem relatable

• To make voters fearful of the opponent

• To promote the candidate’s achievements

• To build emotional connections with voters

Which of the following techniques would most likely involve a candidate attending local fairs and community events to appear relatable to voters?

• Glittering Generalities

• Stacking the Deck

• Plain Folks

• Testimonials/Endorsements

• Plain Folks

• Name-Calling

• attack ad

• glittering generalities