Bias and Propaganda Flashcards
What is the tendency to favor one side over the other?
Bias
Certain information that is taken out while the other details are included
Ommission
Presented first and viewed the most important, those placed last are less important
Placement
Presentation of images that can either be pleasant or unflattering
Photos
Scene described in the text or caption, also media can influence the person
Names and Titles
Numbers can be manipulated to create an impression
Statistics
What is persuasive info that is spread for the purpose of promotion etc.
Propaganda
Listeners are persuaded into having or doing something to follow the majority
Bandwagon
Strong words that convey strong emotion
Loaded words
Experts or celebrities are used to do persuasion
Testimonials
Saying bad names about an opponent
Name calling
Person projecting to be an average or ordinary person
Plain folk