All the other male pigs on the farm were porkers. The best known among them was a small fat pig named Squealer, with very round
cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice. He was a brilliant talker, and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. The others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white. –Animal Farm,
George Orwell
How do the key details in the passage develop the central idea that a persuasive speaker can make others believe anything, even lies?
The details show that Squealer is forceful and argumentative.
The details show that Squealer is attractive, which impresses the others.
The details show why other animals might believe anything Squealer says.
The details show that Squealer is a hard worker, which is why the others trust him.
The details show why other animals might believe anything Squealer says.
Explanation:
The details of the text show that Squealer was a very charismatic pig. In addition to speaking in a very admirable way, he enchanted people with his way of acting, walking and swinging. This made Squealer convince people of anything he wanted. He was so persuasive that they could convince people to believe even lies.
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