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Propaganda
Biased, one-sided
communication meant
to influence the
thoughts and actions of
an audience.
Attributes of
Propaganda
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conceal contradictory info
discourage debate
lies
distortion of facts
simple repetitive messages
powerful symbols
Doublespeak
Evasive, ambiguous, and
unnecessarily fancy
language intended to
deceive or confuse.
Attributes of Doublespeak
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misleads
distorts reality
makes the bad seem good
avoids or shifts responsibility
limits, conceals, corrupts, and
prevents thought
• makes the unpleasant appear
attractive or tolerable
by Michele Damron
Euphemism
the substitution of a
mild, indirect, or vague
expression for one
thought to be offensive,
harsh, or blunt.
Euphemism
Fired:
Laid off
Pink Slip
Reduction in Force (RIF)
Furloughed
Downsized
Euphemism
Die:
Passed away
No longer with us
Doublespeak
Inventory Shrinkage
Encore Telecast
Previously Owned Vehicle
Feedback
Collateral Damage
Friendly Fire
Portable Hand-held
Communication Inscriber
Euphemize It
Homework
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