G8-Q3-Quiz1: Propaganda Techniques

A beach resort has its poster with a picture of a beautiful view and a tagline that says, “Experience real paradise!,” designed to attract tourists.

A political candidate is labelling his opponent a “corrupt leader”.

A common family is shown in an advertisement happily or excitedly having noodles for their dinner.

A seller of a handbag says to the customer, “You’ll look elegant with this bag on you!”

A make-up brand says that its products will make you look young and beautiful but it doesn’t tell you the possible side effects of the chemicals in products do to your skin.

An avid fan feels good about herself as she uses the shampoo patronized by her favorite model endorser.

A student argues to his teacher that it is better to submit his project very late than never submitting it at all. The student contends that it is a lesser evil to do so. However, the manner of the student seems off since he is just playful talking to the teacher about it even if the situation is a serious matter in school.

Maria has doubts about buying products online, but since most of her friends are doing it she dismisses her doubts and went ahead to buy some products online.

A leader in his speech says, “We are making a tremendous progress in our economy,” but he did not discuss facts nor present statistics to support his claim.

Holding a toothpaste, a beauty queen smiles and tells everyone that the product can really whiten teeth and freshen one’s breath.

What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without looking closely at evidences?

What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly valued concepts and beliefs but without offering any supporting information or reason?

What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke fear or hatred such as, “racist, dictator, and communist”?

Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to discredit it and make the other option more acceptable?

What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with Coke”?