Title: Propaganda in World War One
1What has the advertiser done to try and get you
to join Facebook?
2What is Propaganda?
3Propaganda in World War One
4What is Propaganda?
- Propaganda is a specific type of message
presentation aimed at serving an agenda. At its
root, the denotation of propaganda is 'to
propagate (actively spread) a philosophy or point
of view'. - The most common use of the term (historically) is
in political contexts in particular to refer to
certain efforts sponsored by governments or
political groups. (Wikipedia)
5Why do we use Propaganda?
- Each of the nations which participated in World
War One from 1914-18 used propaganda posters. - They used posters to
- justify their involvement to their own populace
- As a means of recruiting men
- A way to raise money and resources to sustain the
military campaign. - To urge conservation
6Why Posters?
- Television had not yet been invented
- Not everyone owned or had access to a radio
- Posters were the most effective means of getting
a message across
7Positive and Negative
- Negative Get people to act based on fear or
anger - Positive Get people act by using encouraging,
motivating, spirited (patriotic) messages
8Propaganda uses Seven Tricks to get their message
across
- Seven Tricks (link)
- Activity In small groups, examine the following
posters and identify the tricks used in the
posters. Each group will present their
conclusions to the class.
9 Bandwagon
Persuading people to do something by letting them
know others are doing it.
10Testimonial
Using the words of a famous person to persuade
you.
11Transfer
Using something or someone we respect or revere
to stir emotions.
12Plain Folk
Convince the audience that the spokesperson is
from humble origins, someone they can trust and
who has their interests at heart.
13Name Calling
Calling the other side names like evil,
bloodthirsty, killers, butchers, etc. to create
an unfavorable opinion or hatred
14Glittering Generalities
Using nice words to describe about your side like
hero, brave, honorable, freedom, justice, etc.
15Stacking the Deck
Makes the best case possible for ones side and
the worst for the opposing viewpoint Uses only
facts that support one side of the argument
16Lets analyze this poster.
17Poster 1
18Poster 2
19Poster 3
20Poster 4
21Poster 5
22Poster 7
23Poster 8
24Poster 9
25Poster 10
26Poster 11
27Poster 12
28Poster 13
29Poster 13
30Poster 14
31Poster 15
32Resources
- World War I Posters- Canada http//www.firstworld
war.com/posters/canada.htm - As well as other sources.