How Do Pictures Change Your Mind?

Sometimes you see a poster on a wall.

The poster wants you to do something.

It might want you to buy a new car.

It might want you to vote for a person.

This kind of message is called propaganda.

People use propaganda to share their ideas.

They use bright colours to catch your eye.

They use big words to sound very smart.

Sometimes the message is not completely true.

It can hide the bad parts of a story.

Many leaders use these tricks in history.

You see propaganda in films and on the news.

It can make people feel very happy or angry.

Some posters tell people to help their country.

Other posters tell people to dislike a group.

It is important to look at the facts.

Do not believe everything you see on a screen.

Ask yourself who wrote the message.

Think about why they want your help.

Now you can understand these messages better.