Propaganda Techniques: Name-calling and more

False

True

True

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Name-calling = Attaching a negative label to a person or a thing Glittering generalities = Using vague and emotionally appealing words to evoke positive feelings Plain folks = Creating the impression of being just like the average person Testimonial = Using a well-known person to endorse a product or idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transfer = Associating a person or idea with something everyone thinks is good Bandwagon = Creating the impression that everybody is doing it, so you should too Fear = Playing on deep-seated fears to persuade people to act in a certain way Repetition = Repeating a message or idea over and over again for emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slogan = A catchy phrase used to convey a message or promote a product Card stacking = Presenting only one side of the argument, often distorting the truth Loaded language = Using words with strong connotations to create an emotional response Euphemism = Substituting an unpleasant term or phrase with a more neutral one</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red herring = Introducing irrelevant information to distract from the real issue Misquote = Deliberately quoting out of context or inaccurately to mislead Doublespeak = Language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses meaning Ad hominem = Attacking an opponent's character rather than answering their argument</p> Signup and view all the answers