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Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Propaganda Techniques
English – Grade 8
Quarter 3 – Module 2 : Propaganda Techniques
First Edition, 2020
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English
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Propaganda Techniques
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English Grade 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 3 on
Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques.
Remind the learner that if there are things he/she doesn’t understand,
he/she must not hesitate to call for your help and assistance.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
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We hope that you will find meaningful learning as you go through the
different activities in this module.
Let Us Learn
Good day my dearest learner! In this module you will discover different
persuasive techniques used in commercial advertising.
You may be able to find out the importance of these techniques in choosing
the right brand of product in your households. May you regain interest and
excitement of learning from this module. Enjoy learning!
Let Us Try
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5. No matter where we are, we are updated on any information particularly about new
brands of food products and other services in the market. Thus, advertisement
is truly within reach. What does advertisement mean?
A. news C. info-drive
B. promotion of products D. updates
6. Politicians, media, military, advertisers are using propaganda to pronounce
their qualifications and abilities. They spread information that benefits them
and that makes them bias by nature. What does propaganda mean?
A. influential information C. information drive
B. information of new products D. Advertisers
7. Propaganda in advertising is oftentimes biased because the advertisers or the
product owners only tell the good side that they want the audience to know. What
does biased mean?
A. tells fair information C. tells only one side
B. tells all information D. tells only the truth
(For items 8-11)
8. Which of the following tells the kind of product the two models are promoting?
A. bone healer C. nutritious milk
B. babies’ milk D. pain reliever
9. Which statement suggests the meaning of propaganda based on the above given
advertisement? It is a _________
A. persuasive information that influences people not to stop dancing.
B. persuasive technique that convinces people to buy the product.
C. persuasive technique that influences people to become an old woman.
D. persuasive technique that influences people to drink milk.
10. What does this expression suggest, “I feel I’m 20 years younger.”?
A. The milk can make one look younger.
B. The milk takes many years of your life.
C. The milk helps your bone to be strong again.
D. The milk helps one to be like a younger dancer.
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11. What propaganda technique is used in this expression, “I feel I’m 20 years
younger.”?
A. card stacking
B. plain folks
C. glittering generalities
D. bandwagon
12. What propaganda technique is used in this commercial, claiming all Davaoeños
are doing the same?
A. card stacking
B. plain folks
C. glittering generalities
D. bandwagon
14. What does the line, “Ganito kami sa Davao” (“We are like this here in Davao”)
suggest?
A. All Davaoeños are industrious.
B. All Davaoeños are obedient people.
C. All Davaoeños support the government.
D. All Davaoeños are doing the same thing.
15. Why do the advertisers use the line, “Ganito kami sa Davao” (“We are like this
here in Davao”)?
A. to inspire others to do the same
B. to convince people to believe in them
C. to tell the world Davaoeños are different
B. to tell everybody that Davaoeños are better
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Let Us Study
Lesson
Propaganda Techniques
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Nowadays, connectivity among people is in a tick of a finger because of the
accessibility of modern technology. Thus, politicians, people in the government,
military, businessmen, celebrities, advertisers, and even ordinary people can easily
disseminate information worldwide through social media.
However, one person must be clever enough to screen reliable sources from
fake ones. This is where propaganda gets in. Propaganda is everywhere as they say.
It is persuasive information that intends the targeted people to take action.
Furthermore, propaganda is synonymous with advertisement and announcement
where it can be found in a newspaper, magazine, television, radio, media, and
internet.
Activity 1: Remember Me
Read carefully the conversation.
Cecilia: Hey! Myrna, how are you? You look so pretty with your long hair.
Myrna: Thanks! Cecilia. I switched to a new shampoo after I had seen it in a TV
commercial.
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Cecilia: Oh, great! What a powerful ad! Haven’t you remembered our lesson
on biases? I think the ad was powerful enough to present the better side of
the product. That’s why you changed.
Myrna: Hmmm. I guess so.
Cecilia: I recalled when teacher Villaluz told us the interconnection of word bias with
propaganda. She said, “Propaganda is the spreading of information that
aims to convince the public to react or to take actions.” Because it intends to
convince people, propaganda has become biased and might give people the
wrong information.
Myrna: Well said, girl. Therefore, propaganda uses persuasion techniques to make
people respond to something. One thing we must also realize is that
propaganda can be seen everywhere. It is used by the government,
politicians, military, businessmen, celebrities, advertisers, and even by
regular people who are influencers in social media.
Cecilia: I can’t wait for teacher Villaluz to discuss these propaganda techniques. She
made mention of propaganda techniques in commercial advertising.
Myrna: Sounds interesting!
Has the activity reminded you of the meaning of propaganda? I hope so. This
time you will look at an image of an ad and determine the details of the propaganda
techniques used in commercial advertising. Be mindful of the slogans or the
expressions used in the ads.
DIRECTIONS: Study the picture. Then choose the letter that corresponds to
your answer.
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1. What is the product’s name?
A. Chipey C. Chipey Chips
B. Chips D. Mr. Chipey
2. What details or descriptions have you observed in the “Chipey Chips” ad?
A. 30% less fats C. zero trans-fat
B. 18 grams whole grain D. All of the above
3. Why do you think the advertiser showed the details or the descriptions beside
the image of “Chipey Chips?
A. to make the people aware of the product
B. to promote mathematical figures in the product
C. to convince people to buy the product for its nutritional value
D. to tell consumers the product is already available in the market
4. What is the intention of the slogan, “Less salt than you think” of the ad?
A. to tell the consumers that the product is Zero trans-fat
B. to convince the consumers that the product is delicious
C. to convince the consumers that the product is nutritious
D. to persuade the people that the product is better for it contains lesser fats
Has the activity reminded you of the meaning of propaganda? I hope so. This
time you will look at an image of an ad and determine the details of the propaganda
techniques used in commercial advertising. Be mindful of the slogans or the
expressions used in the ads.
Were you able to answer it perfectly? That’s great! You may proceed to
the next activity.
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DIRECTIONS: Study the picture. Then complete the Inference Chart below
INFERENCE CHART
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Congratulations! You were able to accomplish the first phase of our lesson.
This time, you will study the different propaganda techniques and their meanings.
Ready? You may continue.
The purpose of propaganda techniques is to persuade people to believe in
something and respond favorably to the advertisers or propagandists.
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Propaganda is the spreading of information that aims to convince the public to
react or to take action. It shows bias by nature because advertisers only present
information favorable to their products or services.
Propaganda is synonymous with advertisements and announcements.
Captions are expressions similar to slogans or taglines.
Propaganda Techniques are the different methods or styles used in advertisement
to promote products or services.
Propaganda Techniques
Advertisement 1
• The intent of the message: “The nutritious milk, everyone loves”, is to make
the people feel that everybody loves drinking the milk, and those who are not
will be left behind.
Advertisement 2
• The intent of the Ad which uses a famous person as an endorser is for the
viewers to like the product because their favorite celebrities endorse it.
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Advertisement 2
3. Transfer is a propaganda technique in which an advertiser tries to link
or associate the good qualities of the endorser to the product or service
he is endorsing. Moreover, it turns out that both the model and the
product share positive attributes or qualities that convince the buyers.
Ipadrawing pa
Advertisement 3
4. Card stacking is a propaganda technique that often shows the good or the
positive qualities of any promoted product over the other. It uses promos like
“More and improved”.
Advertisement 4
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5. Glittering generalities is a propaganda technique whom propagandists use
words or phrases filled with praises to influence the audience. “World-class
food” and “No.1 leading brand” are examples.
Advertisement 5
➢ The intent of the product is to make consumers believe that drinking this
world-class coffee is like drinking the best coffee in the world.
Advertisement 6
• The ad intends to create a negative appeal of the rival product that uses
Brand X.
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7. Plain folks is a form of propaganda technique that uses ordinary people as
endorsers of products to understand and empathize with common peoples’
feelings and situations.
Advertisement 7
A young lady suffers from dark underarm for so long. The ad challenges her
Brand X with the other brand Whitey Cream. There are two fresh white petals
dipped into clear glasses with liquid formulations of the two brands. After 6
hours, Whitey cream petal looks lighter than Brand X.
1. What is the propaganda technique used in the commercial?
Name Calling
(Two brands have undergone a test suggesting Whitey Cream is better than
Brand X.)
2. What issue presented in the ad?
Using Brand X makes your underarm dark.
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3. Which of the two would you like to use?
Whitey Cream
4. What is the meaning of the expression: Whitey Cream protects you24/7.?
It means with the use Whitey Cream you are protected from bad odor 24/7.
5. What do you think is the purpose of the words or expressions, “Whitey Cream
protects you 24/7”?
Let Us Practice
DIRECTIONS: Read the text in each balloon, then write the propaganda technique
used in every expression or slogan. Write your answer on the space provided.
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An ad showing An Australian
A famous
an ordinary dental specialist
model says on a
health-conscious endorses a
TV commercial certain
man using
alcohol. toothpaste
“Every slice a
saying, “For
masterpiece.” brighter, crystal-
“This alcohol
kills 99.9% of like teeth, Spark
Germs.” toothpaste”
Activity 4 Sell Me
Directions: Answer the questions below the ad.
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2. In a paragraph, write lines for an advertisement that may convince people
to stay home and to stay safe.
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Let Us Remember
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Let Us Assess
DIRECTIONS: Read closely each item and write the letter of the best
answer.
(For Items 1-3)
An online store offers promo for all Android phones, “Hot Thursday:
Sale 50% off of all Android Phones with free shipment, Order Now!”
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6. What is the intention of the slogan in the ad?
A. to convince viewers to dance with them
B. to tell that many are into the dance craze
C. to drink the product and dance with them
D. to show that many are joining so should you
(For Item 9)
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(For Item 11)
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Let Us Enhance
Activity 6 The Poster
DIRECTIONS: Here is an announcement posted on teacher Villaluz ‘s facebook
account. Write the appropriate information needed in the dialogue.
Albert: Hey, Julie! Have you seen the post of teacher Villaluz?
Julie: Yes. It was about a concert of _____________________________.
Albert: When and where will it be held, Julie?
Julie: _______________________________________. The admission is free, right?
Albert: Yeah! Are you going to watch the concert?
Julie: Maybe, I don’t know yet. What about you?
Albert: I am interested of the concert. I think they are superb performers.
Julie: Really! Which statement from the poster tells us they are superb?
Albert: __________________________________________________
Julie: Well said. I agree with you, Albert. I might come and watch too.
Albert: That’s cool. May I ask you something, Julie?
Julie: About what?
Albert: If you were to promote the concert, what would be your slogan to attract
people to watch?
Julie: __________________________________________________________________________
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Let Us Reflect
___________________________
(product name)
Answer this:
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Rubrics for Ad Making
Idea The idea of the The idea The idea of The idea of
work is of the the work is the work is
excellently work is not so merely copied
presented fairly nicely
presented presented
Total Points
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Answer key to Activities
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References
2019 Best Philippine Commercial Part I 200 TV Ads. (2019) Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x79YIgiCs1U
PRIMALS worksheet
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