2.8/2.9 Vocab TEST

What does the term "media" refer to?

• A person who conducts activities to influence public officials.

• The use of something to represent ideas or qualities.

• Various means of communication like television, radio, and newspapers.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

What is a "watchdog"?

• A propaganda technique using short phrases.

• A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian.

• An independent political organization.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

What is "symbolism"?

• The use of something to represent ideas or qualities.

• A propaganda technique using negative words.

• Government actions in the form of laws.

• A person who has held political office.

What is "propaganda"?

• Methods used to influence people’s thinking or behavior.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

• An independent political organization.

• A person who conducts activities to influence public officials.

What is "glittering generalities"?

• A propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings.

• A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian.

• The use of something to represent ideas or qualities.

• Government actions in the form of laws.

What is "name calling" in propaganda?

• Using negative words to associate with a product or person.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

• An independent political organization.

• Methods used to influence people’s thinking or behavior.

What is a "plain folks appeal"?

• A propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a "regular" person.

• A person who conducts activities to influence public officials.

• The use of something to represent ideas or qualities.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

What does "card stacking" involve?

• The use of showing one-sided information.

• A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian.

• Methods used to influence people’s thinking or behavior.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

What is "bandwagon" in propaganda?

• Encouraging the viewer to like something because everybody else does it.

• A person who conducts activities to influence public officials.

• The use of something to represent ideas or qualities.

• Government actions in the form of laws.

What is a "testimonial" in propaganda?

• Involving the use of a celebrity spokesperson to speak on behalf of a product.

• A survey to analyze citizen support on issues.

• An independent political organization.

• Methods used to influence people’s thinking or behavior.