Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

What propaganda technique tries to show views as those of the common person?

1. Testimonial

2. Plain Folks

3. Symbolism

4. Bandwagon

The correct answer is: Plain Folks

The Plain Folks propaganda technique is used to gain the trust and support of the common people by portraying the speaker or the message as relatable and down-to-earth. This technique is often used by political leaders or advertisers to create a sense of familiarity and connection with their audience. Option A, Testimonial, uses the endorsement of a popular or influential person to persuade others. This is different from Plain Folks, as it does not rely on presenting the views as those of the common person. Option C, Symbolism, uses images or symbols to associate certain ideas with a person or product. This does not necessarily involve portraying the views as those of the common person. Option D, Bandwagon, appeals to the idea that everyone else is doing something, so you should too. While this may seem similar to Plain Folks, it focuses more on the idea of conformity rather than relatability