Propaganda

= 1. What it is and who used/uses it? =

 Propanganda is communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position. Various people use propaganda such as, actors, the government, and dictators.

= 2. How was it used to gain popular majority during the war? =

Propaganda was used to promote patriotism and nationalism in a country, or to promote a belief that a country wanted to portray. It was also used to get young men to fight for their country portraying that it was what a real man, a worthy and god fearing man would do. Propaganda wasn't just used to build armies. It was used to support the war and get society to go along with the government's ideas. In addition, propaganda posters sold war bonds and pushed for women to step up in business and national aide.

= 3. What role did it play in theaters? =

Theater propaganda, commonly referred to as a prop, is any object held or used on stage by an actor for use in furthering the plot or story line of a theatrical production. Smaller props are referred to as "hand props". Larger props may also be set decoration, such as a chair or table. The difference between a set decoration and a prop is use. If the item is not touched by a performer for any reason it is simply a set decoration. If it is touched by the actor in accordance to script requirements or as deemed by the director, it is a prop. =4. How is it used today and what Format of Communication? =

Common media for transmitting propaganda messages include news reports, government reports, historical revision, books, movies, radio, television, and posters. Less common nowadays are letter post envelopes which are examples from the time of the American Civil War.

= 5. Show an example of propaganda: =