Question

What is the best definition of propaganda?
political messages that refute previously assumed facts
biased or misleading information used to promote a cause or idea
exaggerated information used to call attention to negative traits
emotional messages that are shared privately through false ideas

Answer 1

Political messages that refute previously assumed facts.... this answer is the closest to the actual definition of propaganda.

Answer 2

Propaganda means biased or misleading information used to promote a cause or idea.

Explanation:

• Propaganda is usually used for political reasons, to promote certain ideas by using misleading information.
• Propaganda can be found in advertising, news and journalism, entertainment, art, music, etc.
• It is especially seen during wartime when propaganda is used to motivate people to join the army or create hatred and anger towards a perceived enemy to promote specific ideas among the common people.