Propaganda Flashcards

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1
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When a piece of writing tries to persuade you to think or feel a certain way, it is called ———.

A

propaganda

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Sales talk and political speeches are obvious examples of ———, aimed at convincing you to buy a product or vote for a certain candidate which aim to convince you to buy a product or vote for a certain candidate.

A

propaganda

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One of the most widespread forms of propaganda is ——— which calls the attention of the public to a product or business and promotes sales.

A

advertising

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is intended to make us accept or approve something without looking closely at the evidence.

A

Propaganda

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Most of the propaganda devices utilize ——— and avoid ———.

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emotion

critical thinking

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