Types of Propaganda Techniques

Questions and Answers

What does 'Transfer' refer to in propaganda?

The use of names that evoke fear or hatred in the viewer.

The use of well known, respected people to endorse a product.

The strategy of showing the product's best features.

The act of relating something or someone we like or respect with a product. (correct)

What is the definition of 'Testimonial'?

The use of well known, respected people to endorse a product or service.

What does 'Glittering Generalities' signify in propaganda?

The act of referring to words or ideas that evoke a positive emotional response.

Define 'Plain Folks'.

The use of everyday people to sell a product or service. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bandwagon' attempt to do?

Persuade the target audience to take a course of action by implying that everyone else is doing it. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Name Calling' in propaganda?

The use of names that evoke fear or hatred in the viewer. Signup and view all the answers

Card Stacking is a strategy of showing the product's best features and _______.

lying about its potential problems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Propaganda

Transfer: A technique that connects a respected person or symbol to a product, fostering positive associations.
Testimonial: Involves endorsements from well-known individuals to enhance credibility and appeal for a product or service.
Glittering Generalities: Utilizes emotionally charged "virtue words" to evoke positive feelings, creating an appealing image that may lack substance.
Plain Folks: Uses ordinary individuals to market products, creating relatability and making the endorsed product seem approachable and trustworthy.
Bandwagon: Encourages audiences to join the perceived majority or trend, leveraging the human inclination to conform and be part of a winning group.
Name Calling: Employs derogatory language or negative labels to incite fear or animosity towards a person or idea, linking them to undesirable symbols.
Card Stacking: Highlights only the best aspects of a product while downplaying or omitting its flaws, often through selective information.

Description

Test your knowledge on various propaganda techniques such as transfer, testimonial, and bandwagon. This quiz will evaluate your understanding of how these methods influence perceptions and behaviors in marketing and communication. Dive in to learn more about how these techniques can shape opinions!