Create Your Own Propaganda

 

Here is a simple formula to create your own propaganda for whichever side you take on an issue. This is also an interesting insight into how propaganda is created and spread in various media.

 

Headline = Subject + Verb + Object

 

Headline = Scapegoat Term + Groundless Accusation in Future + Sweeping Generalization

 

Here are some examples of possible vocabulary:

Subject= terrorists, extremists, environmentalists, guerrillas,student activists

Verb= plan to attack, threaten, infiltrate, overthrow

Object= the press, armed forces, freedom, democracy, Canadians

 

Check out some Internet newspapers for examples of professional propaganda!

 

 

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