Media and Political communication

What is the primary purpose of propaganda in political communication?

• To provide unbiased information

• To mislead and promote certain political views

• To entertain the public

• To report news stories

Which propaganda technique uses famous or influential people to promote ideas or products?

• Transfer

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Plain Folks

The "plain folks" technique is effective because

• It uses celebrity endorsements

• It creates fear in the audience

• It uses patriotic symbols

• It makes leaders appear relatable to common people

What propaganda technique is being used when a politician stands in front of an American flag to appear patriotic?

• Card stacking

• Name calling

• Glittering generalities

• Transfer

The "bandwagon" technique works by:

• Convincing people to follow the crowd

• Using negative labels

• Showing authority figures

• Presenting selective facts

Which propaganda technique focuses on using positive but vague words without specific meaning?

• Name-calling

• Transfer

• Card stacking

• Glittering generalities

When politicians use negative labels to discredit opponents, they are using:

• Plain folks

• Name-calling

• Transfer

• Bandwagon

According to the video, propaganda can be:

• Only used one technique at a time

• Found only in political campaigns

• Used in multiple techniques simultaneously

• Only found in negative advertising