The animals now also learned that Snowball had never—as many of them had believed hitherto—received the order of “Animal Hero, F
irst Class.” This was merely a legend which had been spread some time after the Battle of the Cowshed by Snowball himself. So far from being decorated, he had been censured for showing cowardice in the battle. Once again some of the animals heard this with a certain bewilderment, but Squealer was soon able to convince them that their memories had been at fault. –Animal Farm, George Orwell What propaganda technique does Squealer use to change the story of Snowball? How do the animals initially react to the new story? Which theme is supported by Squealer’s use of propaganda?
Out of the choices given, the figurative language that helps support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression is "The caged bird sings; the free bird thinks."
