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Propaganda is biased
information designed to
shape public opinion.
Bias: prejudice in favor of or against
one thing, person, or group compared
with another, usually in a way
considered to be unfair.
Propaganda uses the following
techniques:
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Uses truths, half-truths, or lies
Selectively omits (leaves out) information
Simplifies complex issues or ideas
Plays on emotions
Advertises a cause
Attacks opponents of a particular cause
Targets desired audiences
Propaganda’s power depends on…
• A message that will connect with a specific
audience.
• Choosing the most effective means of
communicating the message.
• An environment or climate that is receptive to
the propaganda message.
• An audience that is sympathetic to the
propaganda message.
Hitler and the Nazis used
propaganda to spread
Anti-semitism
Anti-semitism is prejudice, hatred of,
and discrimination against Jews for
reasons connected to their Jewish
religion or heritage.
It is a form of racism.