Propoganda Flashcards
1
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Bandwagon
A
Vote for a candidate because he/she is popular
2
Q
Repitition
A
A phrase is continuously repeated ex: “change change change and more change!”
3
Q
Plain folks
A
Showing viewers that the candidate is “one of us” or just an ordinary person
4
Q
Testimonial
A
Having a well known person give their support for a candidate
5
Q
Empty phrases
A
Using broad statements which mean little but sound good ex: the American way!
6
Q
Card stacking
A
Using facts and figures that favor one position while leaving out the facts that support the other position ex: republicans claim Obama “voted 94 times for higher taxes” but their count is inflated and misleading
