Transcript WWII Propaganda

WWII Propaganda
Propaganda
• use of media to persuade
– bandwagon (if others are doing, you should too)
– card stacking (only presenting positives and no
negatives)
– half-truths or lies
– name calling (derogatory language about the
enemy) and/or demonization
– testimonial (endorsements by famous people)
– simplification (stereotyping)
– transfer (one thing linked with another)
– patriotic appeals
– emotional appeals
– humor or caricatures
– catchy slogans
• All countries participated during WWII
American
propaganda
Canadian
Propaganda
German Propaganda
British Propaganda
Japanese
Propaganda
“Tokyo Rose”
• a dozen or so English
speaking female
broadcasters for Japanese
propaganda
Your Job:
• create a propaganda poster
during WWII for either the
Allied or Axis Powers
– remember to provide
information and art that
illustrates their view
point/audience
– the poster must be DRAWN!
Colored! and have a SLOGAN!
– due date: Friday, Feb. 16th
– worth: 50 points!