Question

Read the passage from Animal Farm.

On the third Sunday after Snowball's expulsion, the
animals were somewhat surprised to hear Napoleon
announce that the windmill was to be built after all. He
did not give any reason for having changed his mind,
but merely warned the animals that this extra task
would mean very hard work, it might even be
necessary to reduce their rations. The plans, however,
had all been prepared, down to the last detail. A
special committee of pigs had been at work upon them
for the past three weeks. The building of the windmill,
with various other improvements, was expected to
take two years.
That evening Squealer explained privately to the other
animals that Napoleon had never in reality been
opposed to the windmill. On the contrary, it was he
who had advocated it in the beginning, and the plan
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Which examples of propaganda are found in this
passage? Select two options.
Snowball is used as a scapegoat.
Napoleon talks to the animals through Squealer.
Squealer targets his message to emphasize plain
folks.
Squealer uses glittering generalities to describe
Napoleon's tactics.
Napoleon uses name-calling to differentiate the pigs
from the other animals.
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Answer 1

The examples of propaganda found in this passage are:

Snowball is used as a scapegoat: By blaming Snowball for the previous opposition to the windmill, Napoleon shifts the focus away from himself and makes Snowball the target of blame for any past difficulties.

Napoleon talks to the animals through Squealer: Napoleon relies on Squealer, his spokesperson, to convey his messages to the other animals. This allows Napoleon to maintain distance and control over the information being shared, manipulating it to suit his agenda.