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PROPAGANDA Appealing to emotions rather than reason to get people to think a certain way Its not bad, we all use it to get agreement
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1. NAME CALLING Using words to create fear and prejudice Examples: racist, nerd, red-neck Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me
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2. Glittering Generalities Vague, sweeping statements (often slogans or simple catchphrases). It says little or nothing at all. Examples: American as apple pie Change you can believe in New and improved Pepsi generation
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3. Transfer Attaching something we approve of or admire to something we should accept. Examples: Using symbols such as flags as backdrop when speaking. Having Brittany Spears sell a face cream – I will look like her Uncle Sam or the American Eagle
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4. Testimonial Having a celebrity or expert to endorse a candidate or product hoping that the audience will follow their example Examples: Oprah for Obama UNCHARTED 3 (game)
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5. Card Stacking Stating the good or bad facts about the candidate or product guaranteeing a fixed result (stacking the deck). It is hard to detect because all information is necessary for us to make the best decision. Examples: How Bush took took us to Iraq. How drug companies sell drugs.
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6. Plain Folks Portraying candidate or product of humble origins, someone you can trust and has values like you. Examples: Sarah Palin cooking during interview Candidate in open-neck shirt and rolled up sleeves
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7. Bandwagon Persuading an audience to follow the crowd. Creates impression of wide support. Examples: Polls are used to show support 9 out of 10 doctors recommend aspirin. Everyone else is doing it so so why don’t you?
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