Quiz on Propaganda Techniques

What is the primary purpose of propaganda?

• To provide factual information

• To create an emotional appeal

• To entertain the audience

• To educate about history

Which propaganda technique links a person or idea to a negative symbol?

• Glittering Generalities

• Transfer

• Name Calling

• Testimonial

What is the opposite of Name Calling in propaganda techniques?

• Bandwagon

• Glittering Generalities

• Fear

• Plain Folks

Which technique involves connecting a strong feeling to the idea or person they want an audience to accept?

• Testimonial

• Transfer

• Bandwagon

• Fear

What is an example of the Testimonial technique?

• A politician eating at a fast-food restaurant

• An athlete on a cereal box

• A car ad stating everyone is buying it

• A pamphlet warning about disasters

Which technique attempts to convince the audience that a prominent person is 'of the people'?

• Bandwagon

• Plain Folks

• Fear

• Bad Logic

What does the Bandwagon technique suggest?

• Everyone else is doing it

• It is the logical choice

• It is the safest option

• It is the most affordable

Which technique plays on deep-seated anxieties?

• Transfer

• Fear

• Testimonial

• Glittering Generalities

What is an example of Bad Logic in propaganda?

• Linking a person to a negative symbol

• Making predictions about the future

• Manipulating logic to promote a cause

• Using virtue words

One type of bad logic propaganda would be:

• Making predictions based on extensive research

• Making predictions based on a few facts

• Making predictions based on historical data

• Making predictions based on expert opinions