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Propaganda
unfair persuasive strategies
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English
7th Grade
03/30/2010

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Propaganda
Definition
using unfair persuasive strategies
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Hasty Generalization
Definition
presenting a conclusion based on too little information (often in statements that use words like always and every)
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Bandwagon
Definition
saying that "everybody" is doing something in attempt to get you to do it, too
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Testimonial 
Definition
quoting a famous person as proof (even if that person knows nothing about the subject)
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Name-Calling
Definition
criticizing someone instead of logically arguing against his or her views
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Loaded Language
Definition
using emotional words like glamorous, dangerous, or patriotic to provoke emotional response
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Circular Thinking
Definition
saying that something is true because it is true without supplying logical support
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Bias
Definition
telling only one side of the story
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