Animal Farm: The speech
Directions: Propaganda is the manipulation and control of language. Using the sheet of terms that you were given on propaganda, please write a one pg typed speech where you address the Tantasqua student body to convince them to elect you as the new “supreme ruler.” Your speech must include the following:
A scapegoat: Even if they are not directly responsible, you need to identify a person to blame all of the problems on.
Faulty Cause and Effect Reasoning: A statement where no logical cause is given for the effect.
Bandwagon Effect: Everyone else is voting for you, so you should as well.
Euphemism: Use words to soften the true meaning.
Oversimplification: Making things so simple that you try to cover the real meaning.
Please place a small number to correspond to the above examples at the end of the sentence or statement.
After:
You will be required to give your speech to the class. For extra credit, you may choose to demonstrate begging the question. Remember, this is done by skillfully avoiding the question.
Directions: Propaganda is the manipulation and control of language. Using the sheet of terms that you were given on propaganda, please write a one pg typed speech where you address the Tantasqua student body to convince them to elect you as the new “supreme ruler.” Your speech must include the following:
A scapegoat: Even if they are not directly responsible, you need to identify a person to blame all of the problems on.
Faulty Cause and Effect Reasoning: A statement where no logical cause is given for the effect.
Bandwagon Effect: Everyone else is voting for you, so you should as well.
Euphemism: Use words to soften the true meaning.
Oversimplification: Making things so simple that you try to cover the real meaning.
Please place a small number to correspond to the above examples at the end of the sentence or statement.
After:
You will be required to give your speech to the class. For extra credit, you may choose to demonstrate begging the question. Remember, this is done by skillfully avoiding the question.
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