Propaganda is any type of writing that is written with the intention of persuading people to support a cause. It is aimed at trying to influence an audience instead of giving out fair information. In fact, propaganda sometimes only presents some of the facts. Or it may be written in a way that produces an emotional reaction. This is one way of keeping people from thinking sensibly.
People or groups who use propaganda want to persuade others to agree with them. However, it is not always negative. Think about signs that try to encourage people to vote or report crimes to police. These are also considered propaganda.

Which of the following statements best describes the organizational structure used in this passage?

a The author gives theories on propaganda's lasting effects.
bThe author compares propaganda to other forms of writing.
c The author explains how most news stories are propaganda.
d The author defines the meaning of the word propaganda.

Question

Propaganda is any type of writing that is written with the intention of persuading people to support a cause. It is aimed at trying to influence an audience instead of giving out fair information. In fact, propaganda sometimes only presents some of the facts. Or it may be written in a way that produces an emotional reaction. This is one way of keeping people from thinking sensibly.
     People or groups who use propaganda want to persuade others to agree with them. However, it is not always negative. Think about signs that try to encourage people to vote or report crimes to police. These are also considered propaganda.

Which of the following statements best describes the organizational structure used in this passage?

a The author gives theories on propaganda's lasting effects.
    bThe author compares propaganda to other forms of writing.
  c  The author explains how most news stories are propaganda.
  d  The author defines the meaning of the word propaganda.