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Compare And Contrast World War Two Propaganda Posters

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World War two propaganda posters use specific colors, people, and text to convey messages and convince British citizens to join the war effort. Each poster uses certain techniques that influence how they feel about the war. They encourage citizens to work together, protect their own and do their part. One poster shows two mechanics working on a broken car in the middle of a burning war zone. It convinces workers to create everything with the best workmanship. It uses "fear" and "bandwagon" tactics to achieve its goal, including the lines, " front-line breakdowns can lose battles." It shows that if things are not made correctly, battles are lost. It also says, "that's why our workmanship counts," showing how workers are part of a whole and

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