You’ll read about different types of propaganda and analyze how they apply to The Crucible. You will also write an essay analyzing the propaganda techniques used in the play. Read this Knowledge Article about propaganda techniques and their use in literature.Part A
Find an example of propaganda in the play and explain what technique is being used. Relate the example to a modern example of propaganda that uses the same technique. Your example can be either broad or specific, but you will need to research the modern example and its technique. Use these best practices for online research. These questions may help you draw comparisons between your examples:
- What does each propaganda example attempt to accomplish?
- How do the examples try to get their point across?
- Are the goals of each propaganda example vastly different? If so, how are they alike despite using the same technique?
Part B
Make a propaganda using the techniques from the Knowledge Article. Start by brainstorming your ideas for a slogan that reflects or summarizes your propaganda message. Once you have a slogan, make a poster using materials or technology available to you. Use your artwork to accentuate the message.
Paste an image of the poster in the space provided.
