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Propaganda
Key terms for Mr. Sal's Propaganda Unit
Definition | Term |
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An appeal to your emotions in an argument. | Pathos |
An appeal to logic and reasoning. | Logos |
Appeal to ethics | Ethos |
To seek the truth and/or prove a point. | Argument |
Promote an opinion on a particular position that is rooted in truth | Persuasion |
Offer “advertising” for a particular position that may distort the truth or include false information | Propaganda |
Technique that tries to persuade people to think a certain way or do something because everyone else is doing it. | Band Wagon |
A technique that attempts to irrelevant details to distract people from the actual issues being discussed. | Red Herring |
Using the outcome or conclusion of a theory as part of the proof of that theory. | Circular Argument |
Making a statement that is an exaggeration, it may be slight or extreme in nature. | Hyperbole |
This style of Propaganda is the same as Stereotyping. | Sweeping Generalizations |
A system of beliefs that guide a persons actions, usually political or economic in nature. | Ideology |
Many types of propaganda fall under this broad category, Some of the facts that are used to support an argument are correct, but they are twisted to prove a point the facts do not quite support. | Logical Fallacies |
Use a phrase, slogan, or image for your argument. Saying it enough times begins to make it true without any support from facts. | Repetition |
An association of two distinctly different ideas to sway opinion, the link may be subtle or subliminal. | Transfer |
Using derogatory names to discredit opposing views or people. | Name Calling |
Using negative opinions to create negative emotions or scare people to believe a certain way. | Fear or Hidden Fear |
Using a celebrity to endorse a product or idea. | Testimonial |
This method of propaganda tries to persuade the reader by using words that appeal to the reader's emotions instead of to logic or reason. It can be either positive or negative. | Emotional Appeal |
This is a question asked without expecting a reply from others. | Rhetorical Question |
A method of propaganda where only positive or negative facts are stated. | Card Stacking |