Propaganda Worksheet

Name__________________________________
Propoganda
_________________________1. Stan Waters, Rookie of the Year, eats a
bowl of Strackles every morning. You too can be a superstar! Switch to
Strackles.
_________________________2. I am convinced that you, as intelligent, thoughtful, patriotic people, will vote for me in the coming election.
_________________________3. You can buy that car if you like, but it
really wastes gas. The body is about as strong as a tin can. Come over here,
and I’ll show you a really good car.
_________________________4. If you want Lou Power to be class president, that’s
your business. But I think you should know that Lou has one big fault—he’s a born liar.
_________________________5. Our survey shows that you are highly successful in
your business. Join the many other famous and successful men and women who subscribe to our weekly news letter Facts of Finance.
_________________________6. What is the secret of Tina Tappler’s unique
voice? She gargles three times a day with Phizznore. Want a beautiful voice
like Tina’s? You should try it!
_________________________7. Join the millions of kids who have Real Wheel tenspeed bikes. The whole world is moving on Real Wheels! Get yours today!
_________________________8. Are you tired of the same old frozen dinners, night after boring night? Put an end to the dinnertime blahs. Buy Variety Kitchen frozen dinners today!
_________________________9. Don’t waste your time the Vidal aspirin. It takes
twice as long to end your headache as Innerbuf pain reliever. Innerbuf has been proven
to be the best pain reliever on the market. Don’t be fooled by imitations!
_________________________10. Bring happy smiles to your
dinner table! Try the warm, rich, home made flavor of Farmhouse
gingerbread. It’s delicious and easy to make. Your family will love
it, and they’ll love you for making it!
Propoganda
Name___
KEY_____________________
__Testimonial_________1. Stan Waters, Rookie of the Year, eats a bowl of
Strackles every morning. You too can be a superstar! Switch to Strackles.
_______Loaded/Emotional Words____2. I am convinced that you, as intelligent,
thoughtful, patriotic people, will vote for me in the coming election.
_Name Calling_____________3. You can buy that car if you like, but it
really wastes gas. The body is about as strong as a tin can. Come over here,
and I’ll show you a really good car.
___Name Calling__________4. If you want Lou Power to be class president, that’s
your business. But I think you should know that Lou has one big fault—he’s a born liar.
_Loaded/Emotional & Bandwagon_5. Our survey shows that you are highly successful
in your business. Join the many other famous and successful men and women who subscribe to our weekly news letter Facts of Finance.
_______Testimonial______6. What is the secret of Tina Tappler’s unique
voice? She gargles three times a day with Phizznore. Want a beautiful voice
like Tina’s? You should try it!
___________Bandwagon_____7. Join the millions of kids who have Real Wheel tenspeed bikes. The whole world is moving on Real Wheels! Get yours today!
______Name Calling_______8. Are you tired of the same old frozen dinners, night after boring night? Put an end to the dinnertime blahs. Buy Variety Kitchen frozen dinners today!
___Name Calling__________9. Don’t waste your time the Vidal aspirin. It takes twice
as long to end your headache as Innerbuf pain reliever. Innerbuf has been proven to be
the best pain reliever on the market. Don’t be fooled by imitations!
_Loaded/Emotional Words__10. Bring happy smiles to your
dinner table! Try the warm, rich, home made flavor of Farmhouse
gingerbread. It’s delicious and easy to make. Your family will love
it, and they’ll love you for making it!