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What is the definition of Bandwagon?
What is the definition of Bandwagon?
What is Assertion in propaganda?
What is Assertion in propaganda?
An enthusiastic or energetic statement presented as a fact without necessarily being true.
Describe Card stacking
Describe Card stacking
Presenting only positive information while omitting contrary information.
What are Glittering Generalities?
What are Glittering Generalities?
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What does the 'Lesser of Two Evils' technique imply?
What does the 'Lesser of Two Evils' technique imply?
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What does Name Calling refer to?
What does Name Calling refer to?
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Define Pinpointing the Enemy.
Define Pinpointing the Enemy.
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Explain the Plain Folks technique.
Explain the Plain Folks technique.
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What is Simplification in propaganda?
What is Simplification in propaganda?
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What is Transfer in propaganda?
What is Transfer in propaganda?
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Study Notes
Propaganda Techniques
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Bandwagon: A prevalent technique urging individuals to follow the crowd; commonly used in wartime and advertising to create a sense of inevitability about success by highlighting collective participation.
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Assertion: An enthusiastic statement presented as fact without required evidence; frequently encountered in advertising, leads the audience to accept claims without questioning their validity.
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Card Stacking: A method involving selective omission of information, presenting only favorable facts while disregarding contrary data. Identified by the IPA, it’s an effective yet potentially misleading strategy.
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Glittering Generalities: Identified by the IPA, this technique uses vague and emotionally appealing phrases without specific information to promote ideas or products.
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Lesser of Two Evils: This strategy presents a proposal as the most acceptable choice among odious alternatives, aiming to persuade by minimizing perceived negatives.
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Name Calling: Common in political discourse and wartime propaganda while rarely used in advertising; this technique aims to discredit opponents by using derogatory labels.
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Pinpointing the Enemy: Frequently employed in wars and political contexts, this method simplifies complex issues by identifying a clear adversary, fostering a sense of urgency or rallying support.
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Plain Folks: This technique, identified by the IPA, involves portraying oneself or a product as relatable or typical, gaining trust by suggesting an ordinary, approachable stance.
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Simplification (Stereotyping): Closely related to pinpointing the enemy, this technique reduces intricate situations into simplistic good vs. evil narratives, often to manipulate opinions.
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Transfer: Another concept from the IPA, this method associates a product or idea with respected figures or symbols, allowing for positive or negative connotations to be transferred to the subject at hand.
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Explore key concepts of propaganda techniques with this set of flashcards. Learn about terms like Bandwagon, Assertion, and Card Stacking, which are commonly used in advertising and modern propaganda. Perfect for students and anyone interested in understanding persuasive communication methods.
