Recognizing Propaganda

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What do you see?

Words can do much more than provide a dictionary definition (denotation).

Words that evoke emotion are called connotation.• Positive • Negative

Propaganda• is used to spread information to

help or hurt a cause.

• One technique used in propaganda is the use of connotation to evoke feelings in the listener/reader.

Propaganda• simplifies complex issues, is

biased, geared to achieving a particular end, plays on emotions, and defines a cause. It can be true, partially true, or blatantly false.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules specifically forbid political propaganda on the equipment of athletes participating in the games. Therefore,

United States ice hockey goalie Jonathan Quick has been told to remove a ‘Support Our Troops’ slogan from his helmet.

1. How is this an example of propaganda?Video #1

2. How is this an example of propaganda?

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3. How is this an example of propaganda?

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Write at least three descriptive phrases (stereotypes) for each

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4. How is this an example of propaganda?

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How is this an example of

propaganda?