Propaganda Quiz – July 2019

The Propaganda sections played in the 2019-2020 tournament year are A, B, C, and F.

Section A
Prejudice Academic Detachment Drawing the Line Not Drawing the Line Conservatism, Radicalism, Moderatism Rationalization Wishful Thinking Tabloid Thinking Causal Oversimplification Inconceivability	Husband greeting visitors on Thanksgiving: “Mom has worked hard preparing a big meal. Everyone’s gonna love it!”

Section B
Emotional Terms Metaphor and Simile Emphasis Quotation Out of Context Abstract Terms Vagueness Ambiguity Shift of Meaning	Basketball radio broadcaster during the second half of a game: “Smith misses his first free throw of the game.”

Section C
Appearance Manner Degrees and Titles Numbers Status Repetition Slogans Technical Jargon Sophistical Formula	Email ad: “This product is an extreme cognitive focus enhancer and energy booster. View the attached video in which President Trump tells all about the little pill that helped him win the big election!”

Section F
Diversion Disproving a Minor Point Ad Hominem Appeal to Ignorance Leading Question Complex Question Inconsequent Argument Attacking a Straw Man Victory by Definition Begging the Question	Teacher: “Joan, you still haven’t turned in the research project that was due Monday.” Joan: “That’s a nice scarf you’re wearing. Where did you buy it?” Teacher: “I bought it at Macy’s. Nice try. But I still want to know when you’re going to hand in the research project.”

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