PROPAGANDA POSTERS

Slogans Brief, striking phrase, may include labeling or stereotyping. Often an emotional appeal

Testimonial Quotations, usually cited to support or reject a given policy, action, program or personality Person quoted is usually used to gain respect for issue.

Fear Seek to build support by instilling anxiety and panic in the general population

Name Calling Attempts to arouse prejudices by labeling the subject as something the audience dislikes/fears. Often uses negative stereotypes

Band Wagon Inevitable Victory – invites those not on the bandwagon to join those on the road to victory. Also reassures those already on bandwagon Join the Crowd – reinforces people’s natural desire to be on the winning side. Makes people believe that it is in their best interest to join.

Plain Folks Attempts to convey message that reflects the common sense of the people. Uses ordinary language to identify their point of view with that of average people.

Fear

Testimonial

Band Wagon

Slogan

Fear

Band Wagon

Plain Folks

Band Wagon

Slogan

Fear

Plain Folks

Name Calling

Band Wagon

Fear

Testimonial

Slogan

Fear

Name Calling

Plain Folks

Your assignment Create a propaganda poster for a current event. You must include at least three colors. You will be graded on creativity and neatness, not artistic ability. Due Monday – February 7