Propaganda Quiz – June 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	Candidate for political office: “I ask for your vote for governor based on my leadership in the House of Representatives.” Reporter: “Can you give us examples of your leadership?” Candidate: “There’s not time enough to do that now. But voters will know what I’m talking about.”

Section C
Appearance Manner Degrees and Titles Numbers Status Repetition Slogans Technical Jargon Sophistical Formula

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

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	Professor Drake says, “All good students turn their papers in on time.” Rachel says, “I’m a good student, and sometimes I turn my papers in late.” Drake says, “Sorry, but you’re not a good student.”

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