Answer:
1. Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
2. Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
3. Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
4. Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
5. The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.
Explanation:
The passage in the question is from the very first paragraph of the text of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", a novel about a dystopian world. This excerpt shows the perceived "perfect utopian world' whereas the citizens still seem to be under the constant threat of being 'punished'.
The passage is also an example of the characteristics of a dystopic world that is the setting of the story. Here, propaganda is used as a means to control the citizens, with the restriction of the information and various other independent thoughts. This led to the fear and reluctance of the citizens in associating with the outside world, and the dehumanization of the perceived perfect society. All these is an illusion that the society they are living is the perfect utopian world.
Answer: b. dialectical thinking.
Explanation:
Dialectical thinking is a way of reasoning in which the person thinks and synthesis the two opposing viewpoints on the same situation, topic or object. The dialectical thinking is a feature of one's cognitive ability.
The dialectical thinking is supported by the new experiences and interpersonal interaction with the daily life situations.
According to the given situation, here, Aldrich is showing a change in opinion about the same topic. This is the outcome of the dialectical thinking which has been generated due to comparison between previously known facts that honesty is a best policy but honesty is not always beneficial for the person thus has created two opposing view points. This is the outcome of development of the cognitive flexibility.
Answer:
Causes of World War II :
1 The Failure of Peace Efforts.
2 The Rise of Fascism.
3 Formation of the Axis Coalition.
4 German Aggression in Europe.
5 The Worldwide Great Depression.
6 Mukden Incident and the Invasion of Manchuria (1931).
7 Japan invades China (1937).
8 Pearl Harbor and Simultaneous Invasions (early December 1941)
Answer:
Zakat (Obligatory charity) is an important pillar of Islam. It is also written in the Quran that performing Zakat purifies your own wealth.
[Quran 7:156] My mercy encompasses all things, but I will specify it for the righteous who give Zakat.
All Muslims are obliged to pay a portion of their wealth to help those in need.
