Propaganda Techniques
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Testimonial
(Transfer)
DEFINITION:
Having a well known or highly regarded person urge people to buy a product or vote for a particular candidate.
EX:
Michael Jordan - Nike
Connie Morella says "I endorse Riley for MD House of Delegates"
NAME
Name-calling
DEFINITION:
Giving someone a label people fear or dislike.
EX:
"My opponent is an alcoholic"
Bob Dole ads which portray Clinton as a "liberal" and a "liar"
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Plain folks appeal
DEFINITION:
Presenting oneself in a manner that is folksy or down to earth.
EX:
While campaigning in lowa, the candidate, who is a businessman, wears a flannel shirt and jeans
Bob Dole tells the voters about his life growing up in Kansas in a poor family.
NAME
Transfer/False Association
DEFINITION:
Associating a person or product with someone who is high/low in prestige
EX:
Candidate uses a photo of him and the President (or other highly regarded official) in an ad.)
Negative transfer - Candidate uses a photo of his opponent with a opponent with someone who is highly disliked, such as Newt Gingrich.
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Glittering Generalities
DEFINITION:
An unsporting statement that makes the product look good by associating it with something generally regarded as virtuous; a statement that has no opposing argument.
EX:
"I'm for the American Way."
"Betty Ann Krahnke works for communities"
NAME
Card Stacking
DEFINITION:
Using only the arguments that support your side/your platform and opinions.
EX:
This car is attractive; it drives fast, and has all the options.
"As Governor, I lowered taxes, balanced the budget, provided aid for schools, and built the new stadium."
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Appeal to tradition
DEFINITION:
Making reference to time honored values or ideals.
EX:
"Baseball, apple pie, and Chevrolet."
"I'm from Virginia, the land of Thomas Jefferson and many of our other forefathers.
NAME
Bandwagon
DEFINITION:
Urging everyone to follow the crowd or "get on the bandwagon"
EX:
"Vote for Joe because everyone else is"
Ross Perot ad with diverse group of individuals who all say, "I'm voting for Perot, you should too."
Good list of propaganda
cool. kinda makes me wanna be an advertiser.
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