Test I
Instruction: Identify what words or phrases in the given tagline or statement in the propaganda which
are used to convince the audience to buy the product or accept the idea. Write your answer on a sheet
of paper.
Test II
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. An art of persuasion; it is the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or
injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.
A. Commercial B. Propaganda C. Bandwagon
2. It seeks to convince people that “everyone” is doing something or likes something and you should,
too.
A. Transfer B. Testimonial C. Bandwagon
3. A famous person (athlete/celebrity) endorses a new product.
A. Testimonial B. Glittering Generalities C. Plain Folks
4. What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea, product, or person?
A. Name calling B. Transfer C. Glittering generalities
5. A presidential candidate running for office develops a televised commercial in which he shakes the
hands of local farmers.
A. Testimonial B. Plain Folks C. Bandwagon
6. When the ad continues to use the same phrase over and over—it is repeated.
A. Card Stacking B. Emotional Words C. Repetition
7. Sprint is the network for all of your technology needs. It’s the number one network and everyone uses
its services. What are you waiting for? Join everyone else and get Sprint now!
This is an example of what type of propaganda technique?
A. Transfer B. Bandwagon C. Soft Soap
8. Words that will make a consumer feel strongly about someone or something are used.
A. Emotional Words B. Testimonial C. Glittering generalities
9. The strategy of showing the product‘s best features, telling half-truths, and omitting or lying about its
potential problems.
A. Plain Folks B. Card Stacking C. Name Calling
10. When a product is sold by the name or picture of a famous person or thing but no words from the
said person or thing.
A. Testimonial B. Name Calling C. Transfer
Test III
Instructions: Identify the kind of propaganda technique used in the sentences below.
____________________1. My opponent is a flip-flop man who cannot make up his mind.
____________________ 2. The president eats at Bee Jolly restaurant.
____________________ 3. Gatorade always wins.
____________________ 4. I love visiting your folks in Bohol where the people are wholesome,
hardworking, and family-centered. You all know what works in your province better than metro manila."
____________________ 5. Ann Curtis gives testimony of how effective Vicky Belo products are.
Test IV
Instructions: Give 1 of the Propaganda Devices and give an example/scenario.