A quiz about propaganda techniques

If a commercial shows thousands of happy teens using a new social media app and suggests "Don't miss out on what everyone is doing!", this is an example of:

• Bandwagon technique

• Plain folks appeal

• Card stacking

• Transfer technique

When watching political advertisements, you notice one candidate only shows positive statistics about their record while hiding any negative information. This is an example of:

• Celebrity Testimonial technique

• Card stacking

• Glittering generalities

• Name-calling

Why might propaganda that uses emotional appeal be particularly effective?

• Because it uses famous celebrities

• Because it presents all the facts clearly

• Because emotions can override logical thinking

• Because it always tells the complete truth

A cereal commercial shows an Olympic athlete eating the cereal for breakfast. This propaganda technique is:

• Plain folks appeal

• Bandwagon technique

• Celebrity Testimonial technique

• Transfer technique

Which of these would be the BEST way to think critically about propaganda?

• Accept all information at face value

• Believe whatever makes you feel good

• Question claims and look for evidence

• Only listen to famous people's opinions

When a politician wears casual clothes and eats at local diners to seem "just like regular folks," they are using:

• Emotional appeal

• Plain folks appeal

• Transfer technique

• Glittering generalities

A company advertises their product as "all-natural" and "promoting freedom of choice" without explaining what these terms mean. This is an example of:

• Name-calling

• Card stacking

• Glittering generalities

• Testimonial technique

What is the main problem with the name-calling propaganda technique?

• It uses too many positive words

• It oversimplifies complex issues

• It shows both sides of an argument

• It uses too many expert opinions.

When a commercial shows their product next to an American flag to make people feel patriotic, this is an example of:

• A) Bandwagon technique

• B) Transfer technique

• C) Plain folks appeal

• D) Card stacking

Which statement BEST describes why it's important to recognize propaganda?

• Because propaganda is always false

• Because propaganda only appears in advertisements

• Because it helps us make better informed decisions

• Because propaganda is only used in politics.