English Literature GCSE
Propaganda
What Propaganda means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Propaganda
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
Topics that use Propaganda
- Animal Farm (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Post-1914 Prose or Drama (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Allegory
- Satire
- Totalitarianism
- Cyclical Structure
- Beast Fable
- Bourgeoisie / Ruling Class
- Fable
- Proletariat
Using Propaganda in the exam
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