Unit 1 Terms Review-8th Grade Honors

A polite expression used in place of words that might be considered harsh or unpleasant

This image is an example of which propaganda technique?

Aims to point out the flaws of a person or system, mainly through exaggeration.

This image is an example of:

The images contain examples of which technique?

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

An appeal based on facts or statistics

Begins with a specific case or observation and progresses toward a generalization

The systematic, conscious, deliberate attempt to sway public opinion.

A failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

The technique used in this ad.

The elite pretend to be average or claiming a product is a great value for everyday people

Any story in which characters and situations are symbolic.

Encouraging us to buy a product because it is associated with one we already like or have.

A fable is best defined as:

The use of vague, positive words not supported by evidence

Calls upon patriotism, cultural pride, and heroes or enemies as evidence

Public support for a product from a celebrity; an endorsement of a product or idea

Urges us to follow the crowd rather than using evidence to make a choice.

An appeal based on emotion.

The image is an example of:

Appeal based on the credibility of the speaker or writer

Links a person, or idea, to a negative word or symbol.

Begins with a generalization and progresses to a specific case

The technique used in the image.