5) political parties and interest groups use propaganda techniques to influence citizens. which statement is the best sample of the "just plain folks" technique that would be used by a candidate running for office? a) "my opponent voted to increase your taxes." b) "my father emphasized the value of hard work." c) "the sierra club offered me their endorsement." d) "i can restore economic prosperity to our nation."

The answer is B. "My father emphasized the value of hard work."

'Just plain folks' propaganda is used to make it seem like the speaker is just an average person, like you or me. So saying his father made sure he knew the value of hard work makes him seem like an average hard working American citizen. This is because most average people's parents teach them hard work is the only thing that holds true value.

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