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What does the term 'Testimonial' refer to?
What does the term 'Testimonial' refer to?
What are 'Glittering Generalities'?
What are 'Glittering Generalities'?
Using emotionally appealing but vague words associated with highly valued concepts.
What is the principle of 'Transfer' in propaganda?
What is the principle of 'Transfer' in propaganda?
Relating something we like or respect with a product or idea to promote it.
Define 'Plain Folks'.
Define 'Plain Folks'.
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What does 'Bandwagon' mean?
What does 'Bandwagon' mean?
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Explain 'Name Calling' as a propaganda technique.
Explain 'Name Calling' as a propaganda technique.
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What is the effect of 'Repetition' in messaging?
What is the effect of 'Repetition' in messaging?
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Provide an example of 'Testimonial'.
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Give an example of 'Bandwagon'.
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What is a common example of 'Transfer'?
What is a common example of 'Transfer'?
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Provide an example of 'Glittering Generalities'.
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Give an example of 'Plain Folks'.
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What is one way 'Fear' is used in propaganda?
What is one way 'Fear' is used in propaganda?
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Explain the concept of 'Bad Logic'.
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What is an example of 'Unwarranted Extrapolation'?
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Study Notes
Propaganda Techniques
- Testimonial: Endorsement through personal stories or celebrities; utilized to evoke trust and relatability (e.g., Justin Bieber for Proactive).
- Glittering Generalities: Use of appealing but vague phrases tied to valued beliefs; aims to create positive sentiments without clarity (e.g., politicians discussing "love" and "home").
- Transfer: Associating respected figures or symbols with a product to enhance its appeal (e.g., a president speaking in front of a flag to evoke patriotism).
- Plain Folks: Technique presenting celebrities or politicians as “average” individuals, fostering connection with the audience (e.g., car ads featuring regular people).
- Bandwagon: Encouraging participation by implying popularity; creates a sense of urgency to conform (e.g., claims like "9 out of 10 people use this product").
- Name Calling: Use of negative labels aimed at discrediting an opponent or competing products (e.g., calling a rival a "racist").
- Repetition: Reinforcement through continuous exposure to a phrase or concept; establishes familiarity (e.g., Trump’s recurring slogan "Make America Great Again").
Examples of Propaganda Techniques
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Testimonial Examples:
- Cher endorses a holiday spa.
- Cristiano Ronaldo promotes KFC with a catchy phrase.
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Bandwagon Examples:
- "Everyone's doing it, why don't you?" to prompt audience participation.
- Advertising claims like "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee."
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Glittering Generality Examples:
- Phrases like "Vote for progress" or "All-American" cheese to evoke favorable responses without specifics.
Additional Concepts
- Fear: Instilling anxiety about potential negative outcomes to persuade action (e.g., anti-drug campaigns warning about drug use consequences).
- Unwarranted Extrapolation: Drawing large predictions from minimal evidence, leading to questionable conclusions.
- Bad Logic: Manipulating reasoning to influence opinion, often using flawed arguments (e.g., associating regulatory desires with communism).
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