Understanding Propaganda

Understanding Propaganda

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Understanding Propaganda

Understanding Propaganda

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of propaganda?

To entertain

To inform

To persuade

To confuse

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of propaganda uses celebrities or well-known figures to endorse a product or idea?

Card Stacking

Testimonials

Name-Calling

Bandwagon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the propaganda technique that involves presenting only positive information about a desired product or idea and negative information about a competitor.

Glittering Generalities

Card Stacking

Transfer

Plain Folks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which propaganda technique uses slogans that are simple, clever, and easy to remember?

Glittering Generalities

Name-Calling

Bandwagon

Transfer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the media in a democratic society?

To control public opinion

To provide entertainment

To inform the public and act as a watchdog

To promote government propaganda

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain how the "Plain Folks" propaganda technique works.

By using complex language to confuse the audience

By associating a product with ordinary people to make it relatable

By using statistics to prove a point

By attacking an opponent personally

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the "Bandwagon" technique influence people's decisions?

By making them feel left out if they don't join in

By providing detailed evidence and facts

By using negative labels for opponents

By appealing to authority figures

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