Propaganda Techniques Quiz

What is the propaganda technique that involves using vague pleasant sounding words to improve someone or something’s image?

• Name-calling

• Glittering Generalities

• Card-stacking

• Bandwagon

Which technique links a person, or idea, to a negative symbol?

• Transfer

• Endorsement (Testimonial)

• Name-calling

• Plain-folk

What is the technique called when a respected celebrity claims that an idea or product is good?

• Bandwagon

• Endorsement (Testimonial)

• Transfer

• Card-stacking

Which propaganda technique involves projecting positive or negative qualities of one thing onto another?

• Transfer

• Plain-folk

• Glittering Generalities

• Name-calling

What is the technique where speakers attempt to convince their audience that they, and their ideas, are “of the people”?

• Card-stacking

• Bandwagon

• Plain-folk

• Transfer

What is the term for false information spread unintentionally?

• Echo Chamber

• Misinformation

• Disinformation

• Traditional Propaganda

Which term describes deliberately spreading false information?

• Echo Chamber

• Misinformation

• Disinformation

• Modern Propaganda

What is an example of putting yourself in environments that reinforce existing beliefs?

• Echo Chamber

• Misinformation

• Disinformation

• Traditional Propaganda

Which of the following is an example of traditional media used for propaganda?

• Social Media

• Radio, posters, newspapers

• Blogs

• Podcasts

This would be an example of Modern Propaganda

• Posters

• Radio

• Newspapers

• Social Media