The Propaganda® Techniques

The techniques of Propaganda have been separated into six sections.

Section A
Techniques of Self-Deception

1. Prejudice
2. Academic Detachment
3. Drawing the Line
4. Not Drawing the Line
5. Conservatism, Radicalism, Moderatism
6. Rationalization
7. Wishful Thinking
8. Tabloid Thinking
9. Causal Oversimplication
10. Inconceivability

Section B
Techniques of Language

1. Emotional Terms
2. Metaphor and Simile
3. Emphasis
4. Quotation Out of Context
5. Abstract Terms
6. Vagueness
7. Ambiguity
8. Shift of Meaning

Section C
Techniques of Irrelevance

1. Appearance
2. Manner
3. Degrees and Titles
4. Numbers
5. Status
6. Repetition
7. Slogans
8. Technical Jargon
9. Sophistical Formula

For explanations of these techniques, consult the booklet that comes with the game, which is available from the following source.

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Sections D, E, and F

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