Symbolism, Bias, Propaganda

What's the purpose of propaganda

• to make you act in a certain way

• to force a society to think something

• to persuade you

• to entertain you

What is an example of symbolism

• the American flag

• the newest model of Nike sneakers

• a runway model with the latest fashion

• Donald Duck

What's the most likely example of bias

• a fairy tale

• a factual newspaper article

• an opinion piece in a magazine

• an article in a medical journal

Using character of Uncle Sam to trying to encourage young men to join the armed forces in WWI and WWII was a form of ____________.

• symbolism

• bias

• psychology

• pride

The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Bias is...

• a fair-minded opinion of someone or something

• the encouraging of one outcome over another based on personal judgment.

• the use of emotional words to make one feel a certain way

• the distribution of information presented as truth, but often a mix of facts, rumors, half-truths, and lies in an effort to influence public opinion.