Types of Propaganda EXAMPLES

Question 1

Name Calling

Answer 1

“You’re racist!”

Question 2

Glittering Generalities

Answer 2

Communism is perfect because it provides equality, which leads to a joyous and prospering society!

Question 3

Euphemisms

Answer 3

Instead of war department, someone may say “defense department.”

Massacre described as ethnic cleansing.

Question 4

Transfer

Answer 4

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!”

A politician ending their speech with a prayer may be appealing to Christians.

Question 5

Testimonial

Answer 5

LeBron James promoting his sports drink.

Question 6

Plain Folks

Answer 6

A politician talking about how they like to go fishing or hang out with their family.

Question 7

Bandwagon

Answer 7

Everyone has a Stanley, so you should too!

Question 8

Fear

Answer 8

Stalin terrorized people to warn others of what he could do to them.

Question 9

Unwarranted Extrapolations

Answer 9

If the government allows people to make guns with 3D printers, then it will result in criminals unleashing violence.

AKA: Slippery Slope