
A quiz about propaganda techniques
Authored by Jeffrey Espino
Social Studies
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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