REVIEW!!! Then Propaganda!!!
The table below shows constitutional elements. Which title completes this table? Florida and County Government Florida and U.S. Government City and County Government D. City and U.S. Government ? Amendments Articles Preamble
Which describes concurrent powers? The federal government sets standards state governments must follow. The federal government shares powers with the state governments. The federal government has supremacy over state governments. The federal government follows the lead of state governments. Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws? Supremacy clause Habeas corpus Elastic clause Ex post facto
Bias, Persuasion, and Propaganda
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What is Bias? Bias: (noun) a particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice
How do you recognize bias? Look for Opinions Loaded Words Faulty Reasoning
Opinions Everyone has an opinion. Look for evidence that supports a point of view or an agenda. Agenda: hidden motive, secret plan, secret intention, hidden ploy, ulterior motive. What is the author’s opinion? It is likely that he or she is trying to make YOU agree with him or her by persuading you.
Word Choice Indicates Bias Freedom Fighter Terrorist
Word Choice Indicates Bias Terrorist? Freedom Fighter?
Propaganda and Persuasive Techniques People use propaganda to make what they say or write more convincing. Propaganda appeals to emotion. Propaganda is not always logical.
Uses facts and figures to show one side as positive and the other side as negative.
A famous person is used to try and influence you to do or buy something.
Uses words that are patriotic, attractive, or catchy, but don't really say anything
The transfer technique uses your feelings about one thing to get you to feel the same way about something else.
Designed to send the message that a product or person is “just like you.”
Everyone else is doing it, so I should too.
Using negative words to create dislike for people, ideas, or institutions.
Questions to Ask Yourself… Purpose Why is the author writing? What do they want me to believe? Who is the author’s intended audience? Tone and Style How do they convey their message differently than some other author might? Bias What preferences or prejudices does this author have? Propaganda and Persuasive Techniques Is the author trying to persuade you by using some of the techniques we’ve reviewed?