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World War I Propaganda. Definition. Propaganda is defined as: Information, ideas or rumors deliberately spread to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc. The Use of Propaganda. Justify involvement in the war Solicit men to join
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Definition Propaganda is defined as: Information, ideas or rumors deliberately spread to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
The Use of Propaganda • Justify involvement in the war • Solicit men to join • Procure money and resources to sustain their military campaign • Boost morale • Urge the public to save • Encourage the purchase of war bonds
Forms of Propaganda • Speeches • Photos • Newsreels • Magazines and newspaper articles • POSTERS
Propaganda Techniques • Bandwagon: persuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it • Testimonial: using the words of a famous person to persuade
Propaganda Techniques • Transfer: using the names or pictures of famous people, but not direct quotations • Repetition: the product name is repeated at least four times • Emotional words: words that will make people feel strongly about someone or something
Techniques • Appeal to authority: quoting prominent figures to support a position, idea or course of action • Appeal to fear: building support by instilling anxiety and panic in the general population
Techniques • Black and white fallacy: providing only two choices (Ex. “you are either with us or you are with the enemy.”) • Common man: using ordinary language and mannerisms to convince the audience that a position represents the common person
Techniques • Demonizing the enemy: making individuals from the opposing nation appear to be subhuman, worthless, or immoral through suggestion or false accusations
Techniques • Direct order: telling the audience exactly what actions to take and eliminating any other possible choices. • Flag-waving: justifying an action on the grounds that doing so will make one more patriotic
Techniques • Oversimplification: providing simple answers to complex social, political, economic, or military problems • Virtue words: using words that tend to produce a positive image when attached to a person or issue. (Ex. peace, , happiness, security, wise leadership, freedom)