Question

All the other male pigs on the farm were porkers. The best known among them was a small fat pig named Squealer, with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice. He was a brilliant talker, and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. The others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white.

–Animal Farm,
George Orwell

Which statement best explains the central idea from the passage?

Squealer doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong.
Squealer uses body language to get his point across.
Squealer can make others believe anything, even lies.
Squealer’s manner of presentation entertains others.

Answer 1

"Squealer can make others believe anything, even lies."

Explanation: The passage calls him a brilliant, persuasive talker who "could turn black into white," meaning he could convince others to accept falsehoods. The other choices are not supported as strongly by the text.