What is propaganda?
The spreading of ideas to promote a certain cause or to damage an opposing cause.
Presents fact selectively (aka lying) Appeals to one’s sense of pride, nationalism,
patriotism, and/or emotion. It may also use stereotypes, fear, exaggeration,
and racism to persuade people to a cause.
Types of Propaganda
Radio broadcasts Posters Slogans Comics Speeches T.V. commercials Cartoons Music
Adolf Hitler said…
“ To be effective, propaganda must be aimed at the emotions. The masses are not moved by scientific ideas…but by primitive feelings, terror, force, and discipline. Propaganda must reduce everything to simple slogans and must concentrate on one enemy.”
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