Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Techniques in Propaganda

These are the techniques of propaganda that we will be studying during class.

Bandwagon: This is persuading people by telling them that other people are doing it.

Appeal to authority: This involves using a figure of authority or famous person to recommend or endorse a belief or activity.

Misleading with numbers: This is the use of statistic or percentage to impress.

Glittering generalities: This entails making broad, general statements that could fit anything or anyone and so have no significant meaning.

Repetition: This is saying a motto, slogan, or brand name over and over until it sticks in people’s minds as right, true, or memorable.

Emotional words: This is using words that stir up emotion (usually fear, patriotism, care, sense of family or pride).

Personal attack: This strategy attacks someone or something personally without dealing with ideas (example: “Look at the candidates stupid yellow tie. Would you want an ASB officer with such dorky clothing?)

Flattery: This uses compliments to make people listen to the propaganda

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