ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is propaganda?
A
Advertisements to sell things
B
Information that is factual and promotes important news
C
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view (fake news)
D
Property advertisements
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Propaganda: information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Fake News: false stories that appear to be news, spread on the internet or using other media, usually created to influence political views or as a joke.

Detailed explanation-2: -Propaganda is the dissemination of information-facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies-to influence public opinion. Deliberateness and a relatively heavy emphasis on manipulation distinguish propaganda from casual conversation or the free and easy exchange of ideas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Propaganda: Communication that is used to influence an audience. Advertising: Message to promote or sell a product, service or idea. The word propaganda carries a lot of negative weight compared to the word advertising. Propaganda is associated with evil, manipulation and a dystopian society.

Detailed explanation-4: -Two examples of propaganda include the Uncle Sam army recruitment posters from World War I or the Rosie the Riveter poster from World War II. Both examples use symbols to represent strength and a sense of urgency as they encourage United States citizens to join the war effort.

Detailed explanation-5: -Propaganda is a type of communication that is used to promote a particular agenda or point of view. It can be used to influence people’s opinions or to control their behavior. Propaganda often relies on disinformation and misinformation, which can be very effective in shaping people’s opinions.

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