Propaganda Techniques Quiz

Which propaganda technique uses famous people to endorse a product or idea?

• Glittering Generalities

• Testimonial

• Bandwagon

• Card Stacking

"Everyone is switching to this new phone; don’t be left behind!"

• Transfer

• Bandwagon

• Name-Calling

• Plain Folks

A commercial shows an average family using a product to make them appear relatable.

• Card Stacking

• Testimonial

• Plain Folks

• Glittering Generalities

Which technique uses vague, emotionally appealing words like “freedom” or “justice”?

• Glittering Generalities

• Transfer

• Name-Calling

• Plain Folks

A candidate shows only positive statistics about their policies while ignoring failures.

• Card Stacking

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Transfer

A poster links a political leader with the national flag to stir patriotism.

• Transfer

• Name-Calling

• Glittering Generalities

• Plain Folks

Which propaganda technique attacks an opponent with negative labels?

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Name-Calling

• Transfer

"Only a fool would disagree with this plan!" illustrates:

• Glittering Generalities

• Name-Calling

• Card Stacking

• Transfer

A company says "90% of doctors recommend it," even if only a few were asked.

• Testimonial

• Card Stacking

• Bandwagon

• Transfer

Which technique tries to make the speaker seem like an ordinary person?

• Testimonial

• Plain Folks

• Transfer

• Glittering Generalities