Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________
L.A., Per. ____________

Propaganda Techniques Worksheet

Directions: Read each example of propaganda and identify which
technique is used. Explain why you chose that technique.
1. Its 2008 and time to join the parade of people jogging, walking, and playing
in GymFan athletic shoes. Dont be the only one in town stepping to the beat
of an old-fashioned drummer! Get a pair of GymFans today!
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2. Im a professional basketball player. Youve probably seen me grabbing
rebounds and blocking the shots of the best players in the league. I couldnt
perform like that on the court without the bounce I get from GymFans athletic
shoes, says Lebron James. _________________________
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3. Im just an average person, who doesnt have money to throw away on a pair
of athletic shoes that wont last as long as it takes to run around the block.
GymFans athletic shoes combine quality and style with a price I can afford.
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Think of a product that you personally like or use. Using one of the
persuasive techniques, try to convince someone to buy that product. Write a short
2-3 sentence persuasive ad about that product.
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