A writer who uses propaganda attempts to:

influence you to do or believe something

teach you how to make or do something

inform you about historic or current events

What is the purpose of Name Calling?

To convince the audience that one option is the lesser of two evils

Most people have this or are doing this so you should too

using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea

using an expert or celebrity to sell or support

Propaganda Technique: What is bandwagon?

most people have this or are doing this so you should too; joining in with the crowd

using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea

saying bad things about your competitor

using an expert or celebrity to sell or support

Propaganda Technique: What is Testimonial?

using an expert or celebrity to sell or support a product through their words

Following the crowd and doing what everyone else is doing

using words that have strong emotion; examples: peace, war, patriotism, freedom, and hope

using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea

Propaganda Technique: What is Plain Folks?

using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea

a technique used to carry over the authority and approval of something we respect and revere to something the propagandist would have us accept. Propagandists often employ symbols (e.g., waving the flag) to stir our emotions and win our approval

Doing something because everyone is doing it

employ vague, sweeping statements (often slogans or simple catchphrases) using language associated with values and beliefs deeply held by the audience without providing supporting information or reason. They appeal to such notions as honor, glory, love of country, desire for peace, freedom, and family values.(

Propaganda

Quiz

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English

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KG - University

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.1.5, RI.1.8, RI.K.5

+3

Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

14 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What propagandaTECHNIQUE is being used

transfer

plain folks

band wagon

emotional appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

When someone famous endorses a product by saying how much he or she loves it.

testimonial

plain folks

glittering generalities

transfer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A message that appeals to ordinary people, like you and me.

bandwagon

emotions

plain folks

name calling

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea, product or person?

name calling

transfer

glittering generalities

snob appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?

Transfer

Glittering Generalities

Bandwagon

Name Calling

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?

bandwagon

testimonial

part of the group

following

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?

Plain Folks

Testimonial

Ordinary People

Transfer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

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