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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

What does bias refer to in the context of media and political communications?

• The use of symbols to convey messages

• A type of propaganda technique

• The inclination or prejudice in favor of or against a particular person, group, or idea

• A fair and balanced perspective on news stories

What is symbolism in the realm of politics and media?

• A technique used to present news in a balanced way

• The use of symbols or images that represent ideas or concepts

• The dissemination of unbiased information

• The practice of providing evidence-based information

What can political symbols include?

• Balanced and unbiased news reports

• Flags, logos, colors, gestures, and slogans

• Critical analysis of all political viewpoints

• Facts and statistics only

What is propaganda?

• A method of presenting news in an unbiased manner

• A form of entertainment in media

• The dissemination of biased or misleading information to shape public opinion

• The use of symbols to convey neutral messages

What is NOT an example of media?

• School

• Television

• Radio

• Internet

What are ways in which individuals can monitor and influence government?

• Voting

• Attending civic meetings

• Protesting or petitioning government

• All of these