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(Eng.) Vocab-P.P.A.
Vocab on Persuasion Propaganda and Advertising
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8th Grade
03/25/2009

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propaganda
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n. ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause
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as nauseam
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repetition of an idea; and idea, especially a simple slogan, that is repeated enough times; may begin o be taken as the truth
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appeal to fear
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to build support by causing anxiety and panic; "if you don't help out, something terrible will happen..."
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bandwagon
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"Everyone else is buying this product..."; jump on the bandwagon
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beautiful people(famous people)
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celebrities selling/using the product, so you should buy it/use it
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flag-waving
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uses patriotism to sell product; "Made in America"; "If you love your country, you should buy this..."
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glittering generalities
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emotionally appealing words applied to a product or ides, but which present no concrete argument or analysis ex. "Ford has a better idea!"
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