(A) ** propaganda
(B) brainwashing
(C) advertisements
(D) persuasion
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -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.
Concept note-2: -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.
Concept note-3: -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.
Concept note-4: -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.
Concept note-5: -Lying and deception can be the basis of many propaganda techniques including Ad Hominem arguments, Big-Lie, Defamation, Door-in-the-Face, Half-truth, Name-calling or any other technique that is based on dishonesty or deception. For example, many politicians have been found to frequently stretch or break the truth.