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Topic: Persuasion

Topic: Persuasion . EQ: What is persuasion and how can I recognize it in a text?. Persuasion. Trying to convince someone to ACT on something or BELIEVE something. Propaganda. Using bias (a one-sided argument ) or misleading information to persuade someone to act without thinking.

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Topic: Persuasion

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  1. Topic: Persuasion EQ: What is persuasion and how can I recognize it in a text?

  2. Persuasion • Trying to convince someone to ACT on something or BELIEVE something

  3. Propaganda • Using bias (a one-sided argument) or misleading information to persuade someone to act without thinking

  4. What are some ways YOU see propaganda every day? • Newspapers • Commercials • Radio • Songs • Movies • Speeches • Posters • Comics • Conversation • Debates • And more!

  5. Stereotypes and Generalizations • The unfair belief that all people or things in a certain category are the same Generalizations Stereotypes

  6. Glittering Generalities • A vague (unclear) word or image that is meant to promote positive feelings by using words or phrases that appeal to emotion EXCELLENT!!! AMAZING!!! WOW!!!

  7. Name Calling • Negative words that don’t have proof to back them up and that are used to label someone or something as bad

  8. Bandwagon • Giving someone the false idea that “everyone is doing it” or that something is the “cool” thing to do

  9. Testimonial • An important person or celebrity endorses (backs up) a product

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