Demagoguery is an oratorical strategy by which the speaker misleads his listeners and makes them believe his words. In politics, demagoguery is presented most vividly.
It is necessary
Computer with Internet access, political science textbook
Instructions
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The word "demagoguery" is very common in society, but its true meaning is not generally known. From Greek this word is translated as "to lead the people". In fact, this is oratory, consisting of polemical techniques that are aimed at misleading the audience in order to win them over to their side. Demagoguery is often used in the advertising business, as well as in politics and propaganda.
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Demagoguery is the same lie, but due to the fact that deception is built on the basis of psychology, it often results in complete trust in the speaker. Demagogues can make audiences come to their own conclusions. The speaker is right, his words are true. Even the most critical audience, under the influence of an experienced and talented broadcaster, becomes loyal and ready to believe in the most ridiculous arguments and facts.
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The deliberate concealment of the negative aspects of a particular process also serves as a distinctive feature of demagoguery. So, politicians often keep silent about certain problems in a particular area, flaunting only successes. Or the speaker talks about problems in a certain direction, but is silent that this decline was due to his policies.
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Often during press conferences, a demagogue politician answers a completely different question from the one that was asked. Sometimes the following strategy is used: the guest speaks for a long time, it is difficult, gives various situations as examples and tests the patience of the audience until he is interrupted. The audience, in this case, usually forgets what was discussed and new questions are asked. Another hallmark of demagoguery is the admission of minor mistakes and further remorse. However, the demagogue-politician refuses to admit larger blunders and ask forgiveness for them.
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Skilled demagogues often confuse lies with truth. This requires special abilities, since it is easy to get confused when answering related questions. Sometimes demagoguery takes aggressive forms when such techniques as assault, insults, false accusations, and anything else are used to avoid direct answers to the questions posed.
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Thus, one can recognize demagoguery in politics by the excessive emotionality of speech, admission of minor mistakes and, at first glance, sincere repentance. Speeches that are too long and full of feelings make more impression on the audience than dry facts. Therefore, demagoguery will be used until people learn to distinguish the truth from the desire to deceive.
