Propaganda Quiz – September 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	Ad: “If you’re like me, you’re just nuts about nuts. That’s why I choose the combo pack from Planters. It gives me the variety I like without sacrificing quality.”

Section C
Appearance Manner Degrees and Titles Numbers Status Repetition Slogans Technical Jargon Sophistical Formula	Magazine ad: “Ford Fusion + Hybrid. The most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in American. Now Motor Trend magazine’s 2017 Car of the Year.”

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	Jim: “There’s only one reason why the governor won four counties in the southwest part of the state. He made false promises to them that he can’t keep. He told voters anything they wanted to hear to get elected.” Tim: “The governor won five counties in the southwest part of the state. You’re full of baloney.”

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