12 Questions
What is the purpose of pinpointing the enemy?
To simplify a complex situation by presenting one specific group as the enemy
Which structural element of poetry refers to a group of verses?
Stanza
What is the main characteristic of prose writing?
Written in sentences and paragraphs that may include dialogue
In drama, what are stage directions?
Words that tell how the stage should look or what actors should do
What is the function of dialogue in prose?
To quote what a person has said
Which structural element of poetry involves syllables that sound similar?
Rhyme
What is the purpose of using prefixes in creating new words?
To create new meanings and new words
Which propaganda technique involves convincing people to join in because others are already doing it?
Bandwagon
In propaganda, which technique involves reducing a complex situation into a clear-cut choice of good vs. evil?
Simplification or Stereotyping
What is the purpose of using glittering generalities in propaganda?
To demand approval without thinking
Which propaganda technique involves using only positive information to persuade people?
Card Stacking
What is the main characteristic of an assertion in propaganda?
It is presented as a fact but may not be true
Study Notes
Prefixes
- Prefixes are placed before a base word or root word to create new words and meanings.
Propaganda Techniques
- Testimonials: using a famous person to endorse a product to manipulate/persuade people to buy it.
- Bandwagon: convincing people to join in because others are doing it, making them feel left out if they don't.
- Card Stacking: only presenting positive information to persuade people to buy a product.
- Glittering Generalities: using emotive words to demand approval without thinking.
- Plain Folks: using jokes, idioms, or errors to catch people's attention and persuade them to buy a product.
- Name Calling: using negative words to describe a person or enemy.
- Transfer: attempting to associate a certain item with another item, often to transfer negative feelings.
- Simplification or Stereotyping: reducing complex situations to a clear-cut choice involving good and evil.
- Assertion: presenting a statement as a "fact" without evidence.
- Lesser of two evils: convincing people of an idea by presenting the least offensive option.
- Pinpointing the enemy: simplifying a complex situation by presenting one specific group or person as the enemy.
Poetry
- Poetry is an expressive form of writing that shares ideas or insights in a meaningful way.
- Structural elements of poetry include:
- Verse: one line of poetry.
- Stanza: a group of verses.
- Rhythm: beats or accented syllables.
- Meter: a pattern of beats or accented syllables.
- Rhyme: syllables that sound similar.
Prose
- Prose is ordinary language written in sentences and paragraphs that may include dialogue.
- Structural elements of prose include:
- Sentence: a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
- Paragraph: sentences grouped together.
- Dialogue: words or sentences that quote what a person has said.
Drama
- Drama is also known as a play and may be organized in scenes and acts.
- Structural elements of drama include:
- Cast of Characters: a list of characters in the play.
- Dialogue: words that tell the actors what to say.
- Stage Directions: words that tell how the stage should look or what the actors should do.
- Setting: words that tell where and when a play takes place.
- Scene: sections of the play with similar settings.
- Acts: major sections of a long play.
Test your knowledge on prefixes, propaganda techniques, testimonials, and the bandwagon effect in this quiz. Learn about how prefixes are used to create new words, and how propaganda methods like testimonials and bandwagon appeal to persuade people.
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