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Propaganda-Manipulation and Persuasion (Logical Fallacies)

Propaganda-

  • Manipulation through images and words

  • blurs truth and fiction to persuade people to follow a particular, belief, person, or idea.

A logical fallacy is an inaccurate, or misleading, application of logic.

Types of propaganda

  1. Bandwagon effect:

    using peer pressure to create a “herd” mentality, where people follow the crowd

    • Everyone is doing it, so you should too.

  2. Testimonial:

    use of a celebrity or expert to persuade

  3. Plain folks appeal:

    Techniques to make a person or idea connect with the average person

    • This issue does concern you

    • I am just like you!

  4. Glittering Generalities:

    Use of words with positive connotations and images with favorable symbolic value

    • Word examples: justice, liberty, patriotism.

    • Image examples: flags, stars, colors.

  5. Personal Attacks:

    linking a person with a negative name, idea, or image.

    • This technique uses negative connotations generally

Additional Propaganda Techniques:

  1. Appeal to Pity:

    gain sympathy!

  2. Black or white:

    you’re either with us or against us!

  3. Repetition:

    Say it until it is true!