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Propaganda
Propaganda Vocabulary
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English
6th Grade
01/02/2012

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propaganda
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a type of persuasion designed to keep us from thinking for ourselves. It relies on appeals to our emotions rather than logic or reasoning.
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bias
Definition
a tendency to make a decision based on emotions instead of logic or reasoning
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bias
Definition
a prejudgment or idea that is based on generalizations instead of fact
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persuasion
Definition
the use of language or visual images to get us to believe or do something.
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Transfer or Association
Definition
A technique that tries to associate a product, idea, or cause with fame, popularity or fun
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Testimonial
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famous people who recommend a product or candidate are using glamour, talent, and fame to persuade you to act.
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Plain Folks
Definition
A technique that implies that an idea or product is honest and good because it comes from or is used by everyday, common people
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Bandwagon
Definition
urges you to do something because everyone else is doing it
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Glittering Generalities
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A technique in which a product is identified with “buzz words” such as American, patriotic, honest, true or best
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Name-calling
Definition
using labels to arouse negative feelings toward someone instead of giving reasons and evidence to support and argument.
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Snob Appeal
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products are associated with wealth, glamour, or membership in a select society.
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logic
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correct reasoning
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fallacious reasoning
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false reasoning
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hasty generalizations
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a broad statement that tells about something “in general” and is based on incomplete evidence
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circular reasoning
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says the same thing over and over again without giving reasons to support the opinion
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Only-cause fallacy
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a situation is seen as the result of only one cause
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prejudice
Definition
to “pre-judge.” You make up your mind about someone or something before you really know the facts.
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