2.9 Propaganda

What is the primary purpose of propaganda in political communication?

• To provide unbiased news coverage

• To entertain the public

• To promote certain political ideas or viewpoints

• To report statistical data

Which propaganda technique uses famous or influential people to endorse products or ideas?

• Plain folks

• Testimonial

• Transfer

• Bandwagon

What is the "bandwagon" propaganda technique?

• Using celebrity endorsements

• Making negative comments about opponents

• Using patriotic symbols

• Encouraging people to follow what others are doing

The "plain folks" technique is effective because:

• It uses celebrity endorsements

• It relies on fear tactics

• People trust those who seem similar to them

• It uses bright colors and flashy designs

What is the "transfer" propaganda technique?

• Moving money between accounts

• Associating positive or negative qualities from one thing to another

• Transferring leadership positions

• Changing political parties

Which propaganda technique uses vague positive words without specific meaning?

• Name-calling

• Transfer

• Glittering generalities

• Card stacking

The "card stacking" technique involves:

• Playing card games

• Selecting only favorable information while omitting negative facts

• Stacking products in stores

• Creating hierarchies of importance

The "name-calling" technique is used to:

• Create positive associations

• Bring negative attention to something or someone

• Promote product sales

• Celebrate achievements

Which statement about propaganda techniques is true?

• They can only be used one at a time

• They are only used in negative ways

• Multiple techniques can be used together

• They are only used in politics

What makes propaganda different from regular information? Mark only one oval.

• It's always false

• It's typically misleading and promotes specific viewpoints

• It's only used in wartime

• It's always truthful