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Types of Propaganda

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is an example of:

a)

Name Calling

b)

Pinpointing the Enemy

c)

Card Stacking

d)

PlainFolks

2.

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.

a)

Assertion

b)

Name Calling

c)

Card Stacking

d)

Testimonial

3.

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.

a)

Glittering Generalities

b)

Plain Folks

c)

Pinpointing the Enemy

d)

Bandwagon

4.

This is an example of:

a)

Name Calling

b)

Testimonial

c)

Card Stacking

d)

Assertion

5.

What propaganda technique is used in this picture?

a)

Association

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Intensity

d)

Testimonial

6.

"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?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Repetition

c)

Fear

d)

Intensity

7.

What propaganda technique is shown in this product?

a)

Bribery

b)

Repetition

c)

Humor

d)

Association

8.

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?

a)

Association

b)

Bribery

c)

Humor

d)

Intensity

9.

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. 

a)

Transfer

b)

Glittering Generalities

c)

Repetition

10.

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?” 

a)

Glittering Generalities

b)

Name-Calling

c)

Cult of Personality

11.

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.”

a)

Name-Calling

b)

Fear

c)

Cult of Personality

12.

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.

a)

Repetition

b)

Testimonial

c)

Facts and Figures

13.

Which of the following are types of propaganda? Check all that apply.

a)

Plain Folks

b)

Name-calling

c)

Haystack

d)

Card Stacking

14.

What type of propaganda is this:

All blondes are dumb.

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Fear Appeal

c)

Stereotyping

d)

Ad Nauseum

15.

Types of Propaganda

a)

A) Bandwagon

b)

B) Testimonial

c)

C) Glittering Generalities

d)

D) All of the above