Yeats states that he was not closely acquainted with the people in the Easter Rising. He acknowledges that he only exchanged pleasantries with them before the uprising. He also indicates that he has personal reasons for disliking one person. So he is writing about the cause for which they stood, which, by inference, is important.
The comparison of the rebels to "stone" suggests that Yeats may have viewed the rebels' attitude as inflexible or not adapted to the changing times. Yeats also acknowledges the possibility that their deaths may have been "needless" because the British might keep their promises.
However, his reference to the "sacrifice" (of all who had supported Irish independence) and the rebels' "excess of love" suggest that he views their cause in a positive light. Moreover, Yeats's repeated description of the kind of change that the uprising has brought about as "a terrible beauty" suggests that his sympathies lie with the rebels.
To summarize, Yeats places a certain distance between the rebels and himself, but he supports the rebels' cause.
Answer:
- uses persuasive language and images.
- promotes a specific ideology or belief.
- omits negative details relevant to the belief.
Explanation:
Propaganda is information that is spread in order to influence an audience and convince them of a particular point of view or ideological position. However, this information is not objective and does not serve the purpose of informing the public. Propaganda tends to use loaded images and language in order to be persuasive. It also promotes a single view of an event, and omits negative details that are relevant to this belief.
2. Does the way in which the author uses language add or detract from the message.
Answer 1. Character vs. Nature
Answer 2. Character vs. Character
Answer 3. Character vs. Society
Answer:
I’d never believe the day I would find someone so kind like this one person. On a Sunday morning I decided to go to a park for some fresh air, as I got there I noticed a puppy who looked homeless. As I took a closer look I saw a stranger walk up to the puppy and give it some food and water, it was a small gesture but it must’ve meant a lot to the puppy. Not many people do that in my town so I could tell that the stranger had a heart of gold! I’ve never found such a kind person ever since.
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