Evaluating Propaganda Techniques - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: contains a miracle ingredient

Question 2

Why might a wealthy politician choose the plain folks technique in a campaign advertisement?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: to connect with non-affluent people who will be voting in the election

Question 3

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: to demonstrate that soldiers and workers were equally important in the war

Question 4

Study the poster created during World War II. Expand Image What was the purpose of this poster?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: to convince people to buy war bonds by instilling fear in them

Question 5

Study the poster created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote handwashing. Expand Image Which persuasive technique does the poster use?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: bandwagon

Question 6

Which information would political campaigns most likely omit from their advertisements?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: any ideas supporting a political ideology different from that of the candidate

Question 7

Study the painting created by Norman Rockwell during World War II. Expand Image Which persuasive technique does the poster use?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: plain folks

Question 8

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The photograph shows fictional film characters, used to “sell” immunization.

Question 9

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: fear; E: transfer

Question 10

Study the poster created by the US Navy during World War II. Expand Image What was most likely the motive for creating this poster?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: to inspire unity in the fight against the Nazis

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