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11 Cards in this Set
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Fact
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Something that is known to be true.
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Opinion
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something that is thought to be true; someone's personal views about the facts.
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Allegation
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a stated assertion, especially without proof.
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Biased information
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information that is told from only point of view.
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Propaganda
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allegations, facts, opinions, biased information and the like presented with the intention of making you believe a certain way.
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Propaganda Examples
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Name calling, glittering generalities, testimonial, bandwagon, superstition.
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Name calling
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the use of labels to arouse hatred or disgust for a person, group, or idea.
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glittering generalities
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the use of phrases such as "wonderful", "the best", "the world's most..."
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testimonial
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having someone who allegedly has experience with a product or idea speak on its behalf.
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bandwagon
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the use of phrases such as "everybody's doing it" to convince you that you need to do it, too.
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superstition
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using people's fears to persuade them to act or think in a certain way.
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