propaganda
Pronunciation: [prɒpəˈɡændə]
Word
Context: “communication”
(noun) information, especially biased or misleading information, that is used to promote a particular idea or cause. It's often used by governments or groups to convince people to think a certain way. Think of it like when a company shows a really exciting ad to make you want to buy their product.
Example
The campaign used colorful posters as propaganda to spread awareness about environmental issues.
Example
Many people felt the news was just propaganda and not the truth.
Example
Can you think of a time when you saw propaganda that made you feel a strong emotion?
Context: “politics”
(noun) a specific type of information used in politics to influence people's opinions or actions. When politicians or their supporters share selective facts or stories to make their point, that is also called propaganda.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with propaganda that encouraged voting.
Example
Some argue that the debate was less about facts and more about propaganda.
Example
How can you tell the difference between unbiased news and political propaganda?
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