Propaganda can serve to rally people behind a cause, but often at the cost of exaggerating, misrepresenting, or even lying about the issues in order to gain that support. While the issue of propaganda often is discussed in the context of militarism, war and war-mongering, it is around us in all aspects of life. At times of war, or build up for war, messages of extremities and hate, combined with emotions of honor and righteousness interplay to provide powerful propaganda for a cause.
Six common propaganda technique include loaded words, bandwagon, and plain folk. Testimonials, transfer, and name calling are other common propaganda techniques.
The best example I know of today are the animal shelter commercials.
Persuasive
what were hitlers propaganda techniques
Bandwagon appeal in propaganda is saying Everyone has it or is doing it so you should too.
Snob appeal
Appeal to reason
rule of 3 eg: grace space pace command eg: you can do it! rhyme alliteration use product name
There are a number of ways to recognize propaganda techniques. These include name calling or stereotyping, using virtue words, as well as over the top testimonials.
to keep people happy
Edward Filene helped establish the Institute of Propaganda Analysis in 1937 to educate the American public about the nature of propaganda and how to recognize propaganda techniques. Filene and his colleagues identified the seven most common "tricks of the trade" used by successful propagandists (Marlin 102-106: Propaganda Critic: Introduction). These seven techniques are called:Name CallingGlittering GeneralitiesTransferTestimonialPlain FolksCard StackingBand Wagon
Snob appeal