Understanding Propaganda Techniques and Rhetoric

Which propaganda technique involves using vague, sweeping statements that appeal to emotions rather than logic?

• Bandwagon

• Glittering Generalities

• Testimonial

• Plain Folks

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following statement: "The pen is mightier than the sword."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Analyze the rhetorical device used in this sentence: "She sells seashells by the seashore."

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Irony

• Oxymoron

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase "deafening silence"?

• Oxymoron

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the propaganda technique in this statement: "Join the millions who have switched to our service!"

• Card Stacking

• Bandwagon

• Name Calling

• Transfer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Evaluate the following argument: "This candidate must be the best choice because they have the most campaign funds."

• Strong, because financial support indicates quality

• Weak, because it relies on appeal to wealth

• Strong, because it shows popularity

• Weak, because it uses emotional appeal

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which form of propaganda is being used when a product is associated with a positive image or idea?

• Transfer

• Testimonial

• Bandwagon

• Name Calling

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5