seven tricks of propaganda

Question 1

Name Calling

Answer 1

Hanging a bad label on an idea

Question 2

Card Stacking

Answer 2

Using only facts that support their side of the argument while attempting to lead the audience into accepting the facts as a conclusion

Question 3

Bandwagon

Answer 3

Persuading the audience to join the crowd, using the illusion of widespread support, reinforcing the human desire to be on the winning side

Question 4

Testimonial

Answer 4

Associating a respected person to endorse a product or cause by giving it their stamp of approval, hoping that the intended audience will follow their example

Question 5

Plain Folks

Answer 5

Convincing the audience that the spokesperson is from humble origins, someone they can trust and who has their interests at heart

Question 6

Transfer

Answer 6

Carrying over the authority and approval of something we respect and revere to something the propagandist would have us accept; stirring our emotions

Question 7

Glittering Generality

Answer 7

Vague, sweeping statements (often slogans or simple catchphrases) using language associated with values and beliefs deeply held by the audience without providing supporting information or reason

Question 8

The seven tricks propaganda uses

Answer 8

Name Calling, Card Stacking, Bandwagon, Testimonial, Plain Folks, Transfer, Glittering Generality