RATE THIS EXAMPLE FROM "BENEFICIAL" TO "HARMFUL"
BENEFICIAL HARMFUL
Translate to other languages
Memes Are Propaganda Now
Background Information
This particular form of digital propaganda is a meme created by an unknown source but provided in an article by GEN. It depicts two groups of radically different people and says "Left wing, right wing. Choose wisely, America depends on it". It appears to have first been a social media posting.
Technique Used
Activate Emotion
This is propaganda because
This meme is considered digital propaganda due to how it puts the American people at a pause when deciding what their views are. It employs mostly pathos as it is designed to stir emotion in citizens when making important stances and decisions on voting. As the fate of the country rests in the hands of those who employ certain leaders.
Source
GEN
Comments
No Comments Yet
Share Your Ideas