AP Running notes (91-94)

Question 1

Propaganda

Answer 1

Distortion of data, out of context, card stocking, cherry picking-used to convince the audience by using selected information and not presenting the complete story.

Question 2

Propaganda-testimonial

Answer 2

When some respected celebrity (or someone generally hated) claims that an idea is good or bad. This is convince us without examining the facts too carefully.

Question 3

Propaganda scapegoat

Answer 3

This often used with guilt-by-association to deflect scrutiny away from the issues. It transfers blame to one person or group of people without investigating the complexities.

Question 4

Propaganda:Artificial Dichotomy

Answer 4

When someone tries to claim there are only two sides to an issue and that both sides must have equal presentation in order to be evaluated. It is used to dupe us into believing that there is only one way to look at issue.