Censorship Vocabulary

Which of the following terms means "to give rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement"?

• Disinformation

• Hate Speech

• Controversial

Which of the following terms means "to make someone change their beliefs by using systematic and often forcible pressure"?

• Censorship

• Suppression

• Brainwash

Which of the following terms means "the prevention of or stopping of something"?

• Controversial

• Suppression

• Deplatform

Which of the following terms means "expecting strict obedience to (state) authority at the cost of personal freedom; with little or no concern for the wishes or desires of other people"?

• Deplatform

• Authoritarian

• Manipulation

Which of the following terms means "an indirect, dishonest way to control or influence others"?

• Manipulation

• Suppression

• Disinformation

Fill in the blank with the word that BEST fits this sentence: My fear is that by censoring certain song lyrics, we are taking away the artist's right to __________________ and self-expression.

• hate speech

• free speech

• propaganda

• misinformation

Fill in the blank with the word that BEST fits this sentence: Several states passed laws outlawing _________________ directed at certain ethnic and religious groups.

• misinformation

• free speech

• hate speech

Fill in the blank with the term that BEST fits this sentence: Governments often issue ________________ justifying their policies, especially in the period leading up to an election.

• propaganda

• hate speech

• free speech

• suppression

Fill in the blank with the term that BEST fits this sentence: His election campaign was based on __________________ about the rival candidates.

• free speech

• controversial

• misinformation

Fill in the blank with the term that BEST fits this sentence: After the violent protest, social media sites agreed to ___________________ some of the most aggressive protesters until they removed their controversial posts.

• deplatform

• brainwash

• manipulate

• controversial