Propaganda Quiz – October 2017

The Propaganda sections played in the 2017-2018 tournament year are B, C, D, and F.

Section B
Emotional Terms Metaphor and Simile Emphasis Quotation Out of Context Abstract Terms Vagueness Ambiguity Shift of Meaning	Notice in a church bulletin: “Don’t let worry kill you off. Let the church help.”

Section C
Appearance Manner Degrees and Titles Numbers Status Repetition Slogans Technical Jargon Sophistical Formula	Magazine ad: “Super Shuttle. 24/7 airport rides wherever life takes you.”

Section D
Appeal to Pity Appeal to Flattery Appeal to Ridicule Appeal to Prestige Appeal to Prejudice Bargain Appeal Folksy Appeal Join the Bandwagon Appeal Appeal to Practical Consequences Passing from the Acceptable to the Dubious	Magazine ad: “Science. Innovation. Technology. To regrow your hair. The HairMax LaserBand, just a few minutes every other day, and you’ll be on your way to denser, fuller, more vibrant hair.”

Section F
Diversion Disproving a Minor Point Ad Hominem Appeal to Ignorance Leading Question Complex Question Inconsequent Argument Attacking a Straw Man Victory by Definition Begging the Question	Reporter to candidate for governor: “How do you respond to the story that your campaign accepted a large donation from a man who is in prison for fraud?” Candidate: “When you ask my opponent why he hasn’t published his tax returns for last year, I’ll answer your question.”

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