
Understanding Propaganda Techniques and Rhetoric
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which propaganda technique involves using vague, sweeping statements that appeal to emotions rather than logic?
Bandwagon
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
Plain Folks
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the rhetorical device used in the following statement: "The pen is mightier than the sword."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the effectiveness of the following argument: "Everyone is buying this product, so it must be the best."
Strong, because it shows popularity
Weak, because it relies on bandwagon appeal
Strong, because it uses expert opinion
Weak, because it uses logical reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of the "Testimonial" propaganda technique?
A celebrity endorsing a skincare product
A politician using statistics in a speech
A company claiming their product is the best
A commercial showing happy families using a product
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the rhetorical device used in this sentence: "She sells seashells by the seashore."
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Irony
Oxymoron
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the use of "Plain Folks" and "Bandwagon" techniques in advertising. Which is more likely to appeal to a sense of belonging?
Plain Folks
Bandwagon
Both equally
Neither
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase "deafening silence"?
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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