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Freedom Fighter or Terrorist?
Background Information
This image was found on Twitter under the hashtag #propaganda. It shows two identical images with different terminology for the people fighting superpowers in their country. Are they "freedom fighters" or "terrorists"? Are they the same people?
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This is propaganda because
This is beneficial propaganda that encourages the audience to think about how language is used to shape people's perceptions about global conflict.
The weapon that the individual is carrying in the image incites aggression and fear which plays on the emotions of others. Those who are not educated about military protocol for the US military may be deceived into believing emotionally-driven information.
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