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WorksheetsTypes of Propaganda
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
This is an example of:
Name Calling
Pinpointing the Enemy
Card Stacking
PlainFolks
Propagandists use this technique to invoke fear, resulting in
the formation of a negative opinion about a person, group, or set of beliefs or ideas.
Assertion
Name Calling
Card Stacking
Testimonial
An argument in which the speaker presents him or herself as an average Joe — a common person who can understand and empathize with a listener’s concerns.
Glittering Generalities
Plain Folks
Pinpointing the Enemy
Bandwagon
This is an example of:
Name Calling
Testimonial
Card Stacking
Assertion
What propaganda technique is used in this picture?
Association
Bandwagon
Intensity
Testimonial
"Millions have already joined us in our support of ABC. With so many people backing ABC, you know ABC must be right."Or" You don't want to be left out. Come on aboard and get all the benefits early!" What propaganda technique is used in these statements?
Bandwagon
Repetition
Fear
Intensity
What propaganda technique is shown in this product?
Bribery
Repetition
Humor
Association
What do you call a propaganda technique that uses images that make audiences laugh or smile, but provides little information about the product or service?
Association
Bribery
Humor
Intensity
Uses symbols, quotes, or images to convey a message not necessarily associated with them. The propagandist attempts to persuade us through the indirect use of something we know and respect to promote his/her ideas.
For example: The Nike “swoosh” is a commonly used and easily recognizable symbol of excellence. Most people don’t even know that the symbol represents the wing of the Greek goddess Nike, the goddess of victory.
Transfer
Glittering Generalities
Repetition
This technique is the opposite of the glittering generalities approach in that instead of being vague, the propagandist is very specific. Directly ties a specific person or cause to a largely perceived negative image.
For example: When Mitt Romney was running for president, Newsweek Magazine had his picture on the cover with the title “Wimp Factor” and the subtitle “Is he just too insecure to be President?”
Glittering Generalities
Name-Calling
Cult of Personality
This technique is very popular among big corporations and political parties. The idea is to present a dreaded circumstance, and usually follow it up with the kind of behavior needed to avoid that horrible event.
For example: Allstate Insurance commercials show images of destruction taking place in peoples’ homes or on their property. The idea that “mayhem” can strike any time and any place illustrates the importance of having insurance “just in case.”
Name-Calling
Fear
Cult of Personality
Technique of repeating a name, number, slogan, or product over and
over so people will remember it.
For example: Many infomercials repeat a brand name or a
1-800 number over and over so people will remember it and call.
Repetition
Testimonial
Facts and Figures
Which of the following are types of propaganda? Check all that apply.
Plain Folks
Name-calling
Haystack
Card Stacking
What type of propaganda is this:
All blondes are dumb.
Bandwagon
Fear Appeal
Stereotyping
Ad Nauseum
Types of Propaganda
A) Bandwagon
B) Testimonial
C) Glittering Generalities
D) All of the above
