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Anti-hero
literary device used by writers for a prominent character in a play or book that has characteristics opposite to that of a conventional hero. The protagonist is generally admired for his bravery, strength, charm, ingenuity etc. while an anti-hero is typically clumsy, unsolicited, and unskilled and has both good and bad qualities. The origin of this literary device is marked in 1714 but there have been literary figures who believe
that the concept of an anti-hero existed well before that. Recently the usage of anti-hero in television and books has increased and became bolder than ever. Nowadays, there are thousands of shows, books and movies that portray such characters, who are widely
admired by audiences
Bandwagon
persuasive technique and a type of propaganda through which a writer persuades his readers, so that majority could agree with the argument of the writer, suggesting that since majority agrees, the readers should too, such as “Everyone is voting for David, so definitely he is the best presidential candidate.” The
phrase bandwagon means, “jump on the bandwagon,” or to follow what others are conforming or doing.
Bandwagon- Function
the purpose of this technique is to make the audience think and actin a way that majority follows. This tendency of following the beliefs and actions occurs
when audience sees others are also conforming. We see its usage in literature, politics, and advertisements, etc. Bandwagon is in fact a good approach for persuasive writing that successfully works on human minds and psychology. Conversely, writers often use it as a pressure tactic by creating a sense of fear among the readers if they do not agree with their beliefs.
Propaganda
We can easily find the use of propaganda technique in mass media advertising, politics, and literature. It is a very popular technique in academic commentary and is taken as an interchangeable form of communication. The primary function of propaganda is to persuade the readers and mold their perceptions about a particular cause. In addition, it aims at getting response of respondents and let them adopt a certain action, because merely securing a commitment or assent would not be enough for making this technique successful, in securing its purpose.
Propaganda-Transfer
Appeals to a person’s imagination of something we like or trust.
Trump: “Make America Great Again”. “Our school will rise to the top again.”
Propaganda-Glittering Generalities
VIRTUE WORDS or GLITTERING GENERALITY: These words are used to dupe us into accepting and approving of things without examining the evidence carefully. Examples: “Natural”, “Democratic”, “Organic”,
“Scientific”, “Ecological”, “Sustainable”.
Propaganda- Testimonial
This represents another type of Propaganda that fits into a particular category of its own. When some respected celebrity (or alternatively someone generally hated) claims that an idea or product is good (or bad). This technique is used to convince us without examining the facts more carefully.
Propaganda- Plain Folks
This type of propaganda is used by a speaker to convince an audience that an idea is good because they are the same ideas of the vast majority of people like themselves. Very similar to “bandwagon” but with the exception that the speaker or writer is convincing the audience that they [speaker] is just “plain folks” like
them.
