Properganda Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is propaganda?
Information used by politicians or governments to promote their own cause or worldview, often biased and misleading.
In Chapter 2, what does the quote ‘The others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white’ imply?
Squealer is skilled at twisting the truth and spreading false information to support Napoleon.
How do Napoleon and Squealer exploit the animals’ fears in Chapter 5?
“Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?”
What slogan is used in Chapter 5 to imply prosperity under Napoleon’s leadership?
‘Vote for Napoleon and the full manger’.
What false claim does Napoleon make about Snowball in Chapter 7?
‘Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start!’
What is the significance of the quote ‘Some animals are more equal than others’ in Chapter 10?
It illustrates how Napoleon manipulates language to legitimize his oppressive rule.
Fill in the blank: Squealer is adept at twisting and distorting the _______.
[truth]
True or False: Napoleon’s leadership promises prosperity for the farm.
True
What role does fear play in the propaganda strategies used by Napoleon?
Fear is used to manipulate the animals and maintain control.
What is the outcome of falsely portraying Snowball as a traitor?
Napoleon eliminates his rival and secures the animals’ loyalty.
What theme is prevalent throughout the novella and impacts many characters?
The theme of propaganda
Propaganda significantly influences the actions and beliefs of various characters in the story.
How does Old Major use rhetoric to influence the animals?
Old Major persuades the animals to rebel through his rhetoric
His song ‘Beasts of England’ and Snowball’s maxim ‘Four legs good, two legs bad’ unite the animals.
What is Squealer’s final act of propaganda?
To rewrite the seventh commandment to: ‘All animals are equal but some are more equal than others’
This act signifies the betrayal of the revolution’s ideals.
What methods does Napoleon use to achieve total control?
Intimidation, propaganda, and a reign of terror
Napoleon’s tactics lead to worse conditions for the animals compared to their previous life under Jones.
How do the pigs manipulate the other animals?
By using deceit and control
Their dishonesty extends even to killing other animals when they feel they have fulfilled their purpose.
Fill in the blank: Squealer’s use of propaganda creates an atmosphere of _______.
[terror]
True or False: The pigs’ deceitfulness helps to create and maintain a hierarchy on the farm.
True
The pigs manipulate the other animals to uphold their power.
What song does Old Major use to unite the animals?
‘Beasts of England’
This song becomes a rallying cry for the rebellion.
What does the rewriting of the commandment by Squealer indicate?
The complete betrayal of revolution ideals
It shows how the original principles have been corrupted.
How do Napoleon’s actions compare to Mr. Jones’ rule?
Napoleon makes the animals’ lives more miserable than under Jones
This highlights the failure of the revolution to improve the animals’ conditions.
