Propaganda and Rhetoric

BY: KOUSHIK SHARMA MOGALLUR

What are Propaganda and Rhetoric?

Propaganda:

Rhetoric:

Derogatory information,
especially of a biased or
misleading nature, used to
promote or publicize a
particular political cause or
point of view.

Rhetoric is the study and

practice of communication
that persuades, informs,
inspires, or entertains
target audiences in order
to change or reinforce
beliefs, values, habits or
actions.

How is Propaganda Used?

This is one of the

propaganda posters put up
during World War I.

The poster glorifies Hitler

and his army.

The poster makes it feel as

if the Nazis are assured
victory.

How is Rhetoric Used?

This is one of the rare posters put up

during the World War I.

This poster was meant to spread

awareness and hope about the war.

This Poster shows the French Flag

above the Nazi Swastika.

This Poster shows as if the French

are guaranteed to triumph over the
Nazis.

 Rhetoric

What's the Difference?

can be used to
benefit any cause or
anybody. It is not
constrained to political
views.

Rhetoric

Propaganda

The definition of Propaganda

states that propaganda is
meant to benefit a political
party through anothers
deception.
Propaganda is most
commonly used as a negative
way of spreading
information, or spreading
falsified information.

can also be
used positively, as to
Rhetoric
urge one to do
something that could
cause change. Rhetoric
is not commonly meant
to be a deceptive tool
utilized to benefit
another.

Animal Farm Vs. The Real World

Squealers methods of propaganda are much like the ones used today.
Much of the bias information is coming from news agencies close to the
government or other political parties.

The book Animal Farm is an accurate representation of the situation

that had emanated in the Soviet Union.

The Animal Farm is also a very accurate representation of what

propaganda is, how its being used, and how it is controlling our lives.

The Animal Farm is also a good portrayal of how we are surrounded

with so much propaganda, and how its able to aid us in formulating
bias opinions.

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Thank You