Propaganda is any type of writing that is written with
the intention of persuading people to support a cause. It is
aimed at trying to influence an audience instead of giving
out fair information. In fact, propaganda sometimes only
presents some of the facts. Or it may be written in a way
that produces an emotional reaction. This is one way of
keeping people from thinking sensibly.
People or groups who use propaganda want to
persuade others to agree with them. However, it is not
always negative. Think about signs that try to encourage
people to vote or report crimes to police. These are also
considered propaganda.
Which of these answer choices best fits the examples of propaganda listed in the passage?
A. commercials that tell people to complete the census
B. news stories that discuss both sides of every issue
C. a company's dress code in an employee handbook
D. a textbook chapter about the Revolutionary War