USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A coercive message designed to manipulate people to think or act a certain way is called what?
A
Hazing
B
Tabloids
C
#FakeNews
D
Propaganda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Propaganda techniques include “name calling” (using derogatory labels), “bandwagon” (expressing the social appeal of a message), or “glittering generalities” (using positive but imprecise language).

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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.

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