ENGLISH 8

• What is propaganda?


  A way of sharing information to influence one's opinions, beliefs, or actions
• Why is propaganda considered biased?

  It always presents a one-sided view
• What are the types of propaganda techniques?

  1. Card Stacking
  2. Name Calling
  3. Plain Folks
  4. Glittering Generalities
  5. Soft Soap
  6. Bandwagon
  7. Testimonial
  8. Transfer
  9. Simplification

  10. Loaded Words
• What is the card stacking technique?

  It shows the product's best features, tells half-truths, and omits its potential problems
• How does name calling function in propaganda?

  It evokes fear or hatred among viewers
• What is the plain folks technique?

  Using common people to promote a product
• What do glittering generalities aim to achieve?

  They evoke positive emotional responses
• What is the purpose of the soft soap technique?

  To flatter and gain audience support
• How does the bandwagon technique persuade people?

  By telling people that everyone uses the same thing
• What is a testimonial in propaganda?

  A famous person endorses a product
• What does the transfer technique involve?

  Associating qualities of one thing with another
• What is simplification in propaganda?

  Makes issues appear very simple and binary
• What are loaded words used for in propaganda?

  To influence through emotional appeal
• What is a claim?

  A writer's position on an issue
• What are the three kinds of claims?

  Claim of Fact, Value, and Policy
• What is a claim of fact?

  An assertion that can be proven or disproven
• What is the importance of debatable claims?

  They allow for discussion and differing opinions
• What does a claim of value argue?

  That something is good or bad
• What is a claim of policy?

  Argues what should or should not be done
• What are the characteristics of a claim of fact?

  • Can be proven or disproven
  • Must be debatable
  • Uses factual evidence
• What are the characteristics of a claim of value?

  • Argues good or bad
  • Compares two things
  • Based on personal beliefs
• What are the characteristics of a claim of policy?

  • Argues what should or should not be done
  • Focuses on solutions to problems
  • Can influence decision-making