Evaluating Propaganda Techniques

Question 1

Which element from this poster is an example of a glittering generality?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the image of the eagle

Question 2

What emotion are the images intended to create?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fear

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of this poster?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to sell war bonds

Question 4

How do the elements in this image work to persuade the audience to purchase a product?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The image of the doctors is an example of building trust through testimonial.

Question 5

How does this campaign poster from the 1872 election rely on the "plain folks” technique? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both men are shown in the kind of clothing worn by laborers.; The text at the bottom draws attention to their “average” careers.; The text at the top includes the phrase “workingman’s banner.”

Question 6

How does this poster use persuasive techniques to create fear? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It suggests that Americans are in danger of losing their rights.; It predicts that the enemy will try to take away free speech.; It implies that the US will lose the war if Americans do not buy war bonds.

Question 7

Who is the intended audience?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

citizens

Question 8

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a description of the poster; an analysis of the propaganda techniques in the poster; an evaluation of the effectiveness of the poster

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