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Types of Propaganda
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bandwagon | Persuades people to join in because everyone else is doing it. |
| Fear | Exploits insecurities and worst-case scenarios to drive support. |
| Glittering Generalities | Uses vague, positive-sounding words ("freedom" "hope") that lack specific details |
| Name-Calling | Attacking opponents with negative labels to create prejudice. |
| Plain-Folk Appeal | Uses ordinary people to show that a product or idea is for everyday folks |
| Testimonial/Endorsement | Utilizes celebrities or respected figures to promote a cause or product. |
| Transfer | Connects the authority or prestige of a symbol (like a flag) to an idea or uses negative emotions to discredit something |
| Card-Stacking | Manipulates information by emphasizing positive points while omitting negative ones |
| Repetition | Frequently repeats a message or phrase to make it stick in the audience's mind |
| Stereotyping | Applies overgeneralized oversimplified or biased beliefs to a specific group |
| Artificial Dichotomy | Presents only two extreme options, ignoring any middle ground |
| Flag Waving | Appeals to patriotism to justify actions |
| Foot-in-the-Door | Starts with a small easy request to gain compliance for a larger one later |
| Scapegoating | Blames a specific group or person for a complex |