Question

Propaganda

Propaganda is any type of writing that is written with the intention of persuading people to support a cause. It is aimed at trying to influence an audience instead of giving out fair information. In fact, propaganda sometimes only presents some of the facts. Or it may be written in a way that produces an emotional reaction. This is one way of keeping people from thinking sensibly.
People or groups who use propaganda want to persuade others to agree with them. However, it is not always negative. Think about signs that try to encourage people to vote or report crimes to police. These are also considered propaganda.
1Question 1
Which of these answer choices best fits the examples of propaganda listed in the passage?
A.
news stories that discuss both sides of every issue
B.
a textbook chapter about the Revolutionary War
C.
a company's dress code in an employee handbook
D.
commercials that tell people to complete the census

Answer 1

D. Commercials that tell people to complete the census — the passage defines propaganda as writing intended to persuade people to support a cause (like signs encouraging voting), so commercials urging people to complete the census fit.