Anonymous authority is...

Claiming something is true because an unnamed "expert" says so.

Blaming someone or something in order to distract from the real problem.

Appeal to Authority is...

Pointing out that someone important (usually a celebrity) does this.

Using an explanation meant to make someone feel a strong emotion (sadness)

Warning the audience that something terrible will happen if they...

"Weasel words" are...

Making a vague claim and pretending it is meaningful.

Convincing the audience "everyone is doing it."

Portraying others as evil or disgusting.

Using only the facts/details that support your argument.

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Propaganda Review

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1
Anonymous authority is...
Trying to convince the audience that "everyone is doing it."
Making a vague claim and pretending its important.
Claiming something is true because an unnamed "expert" says so.
Empty choice
2
Scapegoating is...
Using only positive facts in your argument.
Empty choice
Attacking someone's credibility or calling names
Blaming someone or something in order to distract from the real problem.
3
Appeal to Authority is...
Convincing the audience "everyone is doing it."
Pointing out that someone important (usually a celebrity) does this.
Empty choice
Release of false information.
4
Disinformation
Release of false information
All of these.
Empty choice
Purposely deceiving the audience.
5
"Sob story" is...
Empty choice
Telling a fake story with the purpose of lying.
Using only negatives to disprove something.
Using an explanation meant to make someone feel a strong emotion (sadness)
6
Scare tactics is...
Empty choice
Using only positive facts to support your argument.
Warning the audience that something terrible will happen if they...
Sharing a story that is meant to make people feel sad.
7
"Weasel words" are...
Portraying the other person as evil or disgusting.
Warning that something dangerous or frightening will happen.
Empty choice
Making a vague claim and pretending it is meaningful.
8
Ad hominem is...
Attacking a person's credibility rather than their argument.
All of these.
Empty choice
Name calling.
9
Bandwagon is...
Convincing the audience "everyone is doing it."
Using only positive facts to support your argument.
Warning the audience something bad will happen.
Empty choice
10
Dehumanization is...
Warning the audience that something terrible will happen.
Portraying others as evil or disgusting.
Using only negative facts to attack someone's argument.
Empty choice
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Cherry picking is...
Making someone believe something that isn't true.
Making a vague or impossible claim.
Using only the facts/details that support your argument.
Empty choice

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