Chapter 13: Advanced Argument: Persuasive Techniques
Lab Activity 62: Propaganda Techniques That Use Irrelevant Details
 
Objective:
To recognize propaganda techniques that use irrelevant details.

arrow.gifStep 2: Read each statement that follows and select the letter of the propaganda technique used.

      6. Are you tired of being told what to do? Do you want a venue that is safe for expressing your own views? Come join the Young Democrats and hook up with open-minded, progressive-thinking members.  

 
 
 
 
      7. "Ever since I started eating Maine blueberries, I've had more energy and more clarity of thought. There is nothing better than the natural properties of this home-grown product, and I promise you will enjoy similar benefits as well."  

 
 
 
 
      8. The advertisement displays two sandwiches. One is a large, juicy double cheeseburger. The other is a small, flat burger on a bun. The caption reads, "Theirs? Ours? You decide."  

 
 
 
 
      9. When orchestrating his candidate's photo shoot, a campaign manager staged the family in front of a tree in the front yard, rather than on the back deck that overlooked the river. He then had his candidate remove his gold cuff links and Rolex watch, roll up his sleeves, and shoot some baskets with his sons. He was using which strategy to promote his candidate?  

 
 
 
 
      10. Before the interview with the presidential candidate, the camera captures him running barefoot on a public beach with his dog and children nearby. He wears rolled up khaki pants, a wrinkled blue work shirt, and an Atlanta Braves ball cap. This photo shoot uses which strategy?  

 
 
 
 





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