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Propaganda Vocabulary

Quiz by Connie Cook

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  • Q1
    looking at both sides of an issue in order to determine the truth; usually based in facts
    argument
    30s
  • Q2
    tries to persuade the reader to do, think or buy something because it is popular or because "everyone" is doing it.
    bandwagon
    30s
  • Q3
    states a conclusion as part of the proof of the argument (the reason is the argument)
    circular argument
    30s
  • Q4
    an author's argument or thesis
    claim
    30s
  • Q5
    an author providing the opposing viewpoint (usually in order to show why it is flawed)
    counterclaim
    30s
  • Q6
    appeal to reputation
    ethos
    30s
  • Q7
    appeal to reason and logic
    logos
    30s
  • Q8
    an attack on a person instead of an issue
    name calling
    30s
  • Q9
    appeal to emotion
    pathos
    30s
  • Q10
    promoting a personal viewpoint rooted in truth; usually includes appeals to emotions or morals
    persuasion
    30s
  • Q11
    promoting a personal viewpoint by distorting the truth
    propaganda
    30s
  • Q12
    an attempt to distract the reader with details not relevant to the argument
    red herring
    30s
  • Q13
    attempts to persuade the reader by repeating a message over and over again
    repetition
    30s
  • Q14
    persuasive
    rhetorical
    30s
  • Q15
    also called stereotyping; makes an oversimplified statement about a group based on limited information
    sweeping generalization
    30s

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