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Evaluating Propaganda Techniques — Quiz Answers

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Which persuasive advertising phrase for a brand of whole wheat bread is the best example of a glittering generality?

A
find it at most local grocery stores
B
only 4 grams of fat per serving
C
contains a miracle ingredient
D
compare with the other brands
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Why might a wealthy politician choose the plain folks technique in a campaign advertisement?

A
to connect with non-affluent people who will be voting in the election
B
to prove that the candidate is educationally qualified
C
to entice rich investors to contribute to the campaign
D
to show that the candidate’s relatives have no government affiliations
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Study the poster created in Italy (an Axis member) during World War II. The English translation of the Italian text is "Work and Fight for Your Country and Victory.” Expand Image What was most likely the motive for creating this poster?

A
to inform the nation about how workers create weapons for soldiers to use
B
to convince men to stop working so they can join the military and fight instead
C
to show how the nations at war can find a way to come together in peace
D
to demonstrate that soldiers and workers were equally important in the war
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Study the poster created during World War II. Expand Image What was the purpose of this poster?

A
to illustrate how close the Axis powers progressed in relation to the US
B
to convince people to buy war bonds by instilling fear in them
C
to explain the role that children played in the war
D
to educate people on how to use war bonds
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Study the poster created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote handwashing. Expand Image Which persuasive technique does the poster use?

A
transfer
B
faulty logic
C
bandwagon
D
testimonial
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Which information would political campaigns most likely omit from their advertisements?

A
any political goals the candidate has of listening to voters’ concerns
B
any ideas supporting a political ideology different from that of the candidate
C
any details that tell about the candidate’s relevant political experience
D
any facts that would hurt or undermine a political opponent’s campaign
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Study the painting created by Norman Rockwell during World War II. Expand Image Which persuasive technique does the poster use?

A
unwarranted extrapolation
B
plain folks
C
name-calling
D
glittering generalities
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Study the poster showing characters from the movie Star Wars and created by the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1977. Expand Image How does the poster most likely demonstrate the use of the testimonial technique?

A
The phrase “call your doctor” adds a reference to an esteemed authority.
B
The text references the health department, a revered government institution.
C
The photograph shows fictional film characters, used to “sell” immunization.
D
The phrase “parents of Earth” reminds the audience of the importance of parenting.
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Study the poster created by the New Hampshire Committee on Public Safety during World War I. Expand Image Which persuasive techniques does the poster include? Choose two correct answers.

A
glittering generalities
B
bandwagon
C
fear
D
faulty logic
E
transfer
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Study the poster created by the US Navy during World War II. Expand Image What was most likely the motive for creating this poster?

A
to elicit awareness of the symbol used by Nazis
B
to inspire unity in the fight against the Nazis
C
to convince more people to enlist in the Navy
D
to encourage the Navy to make a star its new symbol

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