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Define Bias-
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A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.
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Front of the newspaper, the headlines, photos and what is/ isnt included is an example of
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Bias
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Define Symbolism-
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The technique of using images or pictures to convey a certain message.
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Campaign logos using images of America is an example of what
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Symbolism
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Define propaganda-
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Another method used in media and political communication to persuade the readers to think or feel a certain way.
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Define Bandwagon-
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An attempt to make the viewer feel like everyone is using a product or voting for a particular candidate. (kind of like peer pressure)
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Cardstacking-
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Strategy of showing a product or person's best features and leaving out info about any negative features. (good leaving out bad)
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Glittering Generalities-
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An advertisement or political campaign uses short phrases or few words to appeal to particular emotions.
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Name calling-
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Used to send a negative message about an opposing product or candidate. (bad leaving out good)
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Plain folks-
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Strategy of comminicating using ordinary language and clothes to convey the audience that the spokesperson is just like everyone else. (relating to citizens)
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Testimonial-
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A celebrity or well-known person speaks on behalf of a product or person as an endorsement.
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Transfer-
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Apparent when symbol are used to convey a message, normally US symbols.
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