Propaganda Flashcards
Definition of Propaganda:
The definition of propaganda should include the following points:
- Persuasion
- Brainwashing
- Manipulation
- Influencing the idea and behaviour of people.
- Carefully constructed form of manipulation.
- Often uses bias opinions which are selectively presented.
- Uses certain techniques to produce an emotional rather than a rational response.
Definition of Propaganda:
The definition of propaganda should include the following points:
- Persuasion
- Brainwashing
- Manipulation
- Influencing the idea and behaviour of people.
- Carefully constructed form of manipulation.
- Often uses bias opinions which are selectively presented.
- Uses certain techniques to produce an emotional rather than a rational response.
Answering Technique for Propaganda:
- Quote the propaganda
- Define the technique
- Analyse
Bandwagoning
Influences the relevant target market to join and do what everyone else is doing.
Inevitable Victory
Encourages those who are not already on the bandwagon to join those who are the road to a certain victory. It encourages those who are already on the bandwagon that they are doing the right thing.
Join the Crowd
Reinforces peoples natural desire to be on the winning side and ti also ensures them that it is in the best interest to join.
Assertion
The forceful and bold statement which is presented as a fact.
Repetition
An idea is repeated so many times that it is seen as a fact.
Flag Waving
This is a form of patriosim. An attempt to justify ones actions of the grounds that is makes one more patriotic and benefits ones group or country.
Black and White Fallacy
This is where 2 options are presented. The idea which is being propaganded is showcased as the better option. You are either for or against as there is no middle ground.
Slogans
A slogan is a brief striking statement that has an emotional appeal. It will be short and catchy so that the audience will remember it and what is being promoted.
Pinpointed or Scapegoating the enemy
The blame is placed on another group who is not responsible and therefore the group which is responsible may feel guilty.
Rhetorical Question
A question which does not require an answer as the answer is already implied. This also forces the audience to think about that obvious answer and the issue at hand.
Emotive Language
It is the choice of words that are in the value system of the target audience which tends to showcase a powerful image attached to a person or issue.
Endorsement
A celebrity is used to promote a product or idea. The value of the celebrity is closely associated with the product. This also creates a sense of trust.
Lying/Falsifying Information
The created or deletion of certain information to create a false version of an event or the actions of a person.
