Question

read the passage from animal farm. it was a few days later than this that the pigs came upon a case of whisky in the cellars of the farmhouse. it had been overlooked at the time when the house was first occupied. that night there came from the farmhouse the sound of loud singing, in which, to everyones surprise, the strains of \beasts of england\ were mixed up. at about half past nine napoleon, wearing an old bowler hat of mr. joness, was distinctly seen to emerge from the back door, gallop rapidly round the yard, and disappear indoors again. but in the morning a deep silence hung over the farmhouse. not a pig appeared to be stirring. it was nearly nine oclock when squealer made his appearance, walking slowly and dejectedly, his eyes dull, his tail hanging limply behind him, and with every appearance of being seriously ill. he called the animals together and told them that he had a terrible which propaganda technique is used in this passage? ○ repetition ○ hyperbole ○ name - calling ○ card - stacking

Explanation:

To determine the propaganda technique, we analyze each option:

• Repetition: Involves repeating a message/phrase. The passage doesn't repeat a slogan/idea for persuasion.
• Hyperbole: Exaggeration. The passage describes events (pigs drinking whisky, Napoleon’s actions, Squealer’s illness) without exaggerating for propaganda.
• Name - calling: Using negative labels. The passage has no name - calling to discredit a group/individual.
• Card - stacking: Presenting only one side of an argument (hiding negative info or emphasizing positive). Here, the pigs’ actions (drinking whisky, acting like humans) are not fully disclosed initially, and Squealer’s “illness” is a way to downplay the negative (pigs’ human - like behavior violating their own principles). This fits card - stacking as it manipulates information (hiding the real reason for their behavior, presenting Squealer’s illness as the issue instead of their rule - breaking).

Answer:

A. repetition (Incorrect, as explained)
B. hyperbole (Incorrect, as explained)
C. name - calling (Incorrect, as explained)
D. card - stacking (Correct, as explained)

(Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D as per typical multiple - choice, with A: repetition, B: hyperbole, C: name - calling, D: card - stacking. If the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly. But based on standard propaganda technique options, this is the analysis.)