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Propaganda

Published on Dec 02, 2015

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Propaganda

MS. RIVERA * GRADE 8 * THE HUNGER GAMES

information

especially of a misleading nature, used to promote a particular point of view.
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"Propaganda is the deliberate, systematic attempt to shape perceptions, manipulate thoughts, and direct behavior to achieve a response that furthers the desired intent of the propagandist."

define:
deliberate = you meant to do it, not an accident
systematic = you did it over and over again
shape perception = how people even begin to think about a topic
direct behavior = because people's thoughts are affects people then act on those thoughts
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propaganda

HAS A POWERFUL HISTORY IN WAR
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War Mongering

What is war mongering?
Who is the man in the poster?
What does he "want you" to do for him?
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used to dehumanize

and create hatred toward a supposed enemy
What does it mean to dehumanize someone?
What is the black and white picture referencing here?
Who was dehumanized by these people in the picture?
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Most propaganda wars require

the home population to feel the enemy has inflicted an injustice.
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where can you see / hear propaganda?

  • news reports
  • government reports
  • historical revisions in textbooks
  • leaflets
  • film / television / songs
  • posters
  • junk science books
Pause. Think.
What is one example of propaganda that you've seen in real life?
What is one example of propaganda used in the Hunger Games?