Animal Farm - Propaganda Analysis & Annotation

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A worksheet designed to analyze the use of propaganda in George Orwell's Animal Farm, focusing on scene summaries, context, and literary techniques for Grade 7 students.

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Animal Farm - Propaganda Analysis & Annotation

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Scene Summary and Context

In George Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' the pigs manipulate the other animals through propaganda to consolidate power. The scene depicts the pigs spreading false information about Mr. Jones's incompetence, encouraging animals to believe that they are better off under the pigs’ leadership. Orwell underscores how language can be used as a tool for control and deception. The phrase 'Four legs good, two legs bad' becomes a slogan that simplifies complex issues, shaping public perception. The pigs also employ persuasive language, using phrases like 'comrades' to foster unity while subtly reinforcing their authority. This manipulation is characteristic of propaganda, where selective information and emotional appeals influence opinion. Orwell's narrative highlights the dangers of propaganda in politics and society, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking when analyzing messages presented by leaders.
1.
Identify one propaganda slogan used in the scene summary. What is its purpose?
[2 marks]
2.
What language do the pigs use to persuade the animals, and why is it effective?
[2 marks]
3.
Describe the role of selective information in propaganda as explained in the context.
[4 marks]
4.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Four legs good, two legs bad' in terms of propaganda?
[2 marks]
5.
Identify a literary device Orwell uses in the scene summary to illustrate manipulation.
Aa) Irony
Bb) Hyperbole
Cc) Repetition
Dd) Metaphor
6.
Explain how the use of the term 'comrades' contributes to propaganda efforts in the context.
[2 marks]
7.
Analyze how Orwell depicts the danger of propaganda in society, based on the scene summary.
[4 marks]
8.
Identify one example of emotional appeal in the scene summary and explain its effect.
[2 marks]
9.
Create a brief propaganda slogan about leadership, inspired by the techniques described. Include at least one emotional appeal or persuasive device.

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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