Name: __________________________
Objective: Define and analyze how propaganda can be used to rationalize the abuse of power in
different political situations and in Animal Farm.
Directions: GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. DO NOT HAND IN A TYPED
ANSWER SHEET
http:/members.aol.com/MrDonnUnits/Propaganda.html#INTRO
1. According to Propaganda Techniques, why is it important to understand what propaganda
is and how it works? (List 2 reasons)
2. According to this website, how is propaganda defined?
3. How can propaganda that is used in advertising, such as a Weight Watcher’s commercial
(for example), work in different ways to effect different people?
4. In order for something to be considered propaganda what must the message do and what
is its purpose?
5. What are 3 good questions to ask yourself when protecting yourself against propaganda?
6. Why did the U.S. want Manuel Noreiga to surrender to U.S. Armed Forces? What kind
of propaganda was used to force his surrender? What was the “Hidden Message” the
music signaled?
7. What was the message Lin & Don Donn learned from Manuel Valenzuela?
8. What are two ways in which the U.S. used propaganda during Desert Storm? What were
some of our secret messages and how effective do you think these examples of
propaganda were? Explain why you think so.
9. What was weird about the sign at the bombed milk factory and why?
10. What is propaganda that is used to encourage your own side during war? Look at the 2
examples of this type and be prepare to discuss them.
11. How has propaganda been used in Animal Farm by either Squealer or Napoleon to
rationalize Napoleon’s gradual assumption of dictatorial power? List examples they have
used so far