1. WWII Propaganda Posters

2. Propaganda Definition:
information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm

3. Testimonial
The use of well known, respected people to endorse the service.
Be like the person in the endorsement
Where do you see testimonials today?

4. Glittering Generalities
Use of words that evoke a positive emotional response from an audience.
What kind of
response do
these 2 posters
make you feel?

5. Plain Folks
Speakers in ads appear to make the person to be one of the people.
Everyday people to endorse a product or service.
How does investing 10% of your pay compare to this woman’s sacrifice?

6. Bandwagon Persuade people to take a course of action.
"Join the crowd.“ As the poster asks, what are you going to do about it?

7. Name Calling
The use of names or words that evoke fear or hatred in the viewer.
Which of
these posters
invokes the
most fear in
its viewers?

8. Card Stacking
Showing the product's best features. Telling half-truths and emitting or lying about it's potential problems.
Do these posters show any negative aspects of joining the Army or Marines?

9. Your Assignment Design and illustrate a WWII propaganda poster.
Buy War Bonds
Enlist in the military
To conserve gas, grease, etc
Recycle scraps (paper, metal, rubber)
Grow a victory garden
Women entering workforce
50 points
20 points for illustration
20 points for slogan, statement, or quote to achieve your message
10 points for neatness and colored