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What uses happy and comfortable words to make people feel proud?

  1. Name Calling

  2. Glittering Generalities

  3. Symbolism

  4. Bias

The correct answer is: Glittering Generalities

Glittering Generalities is a form of propaganda that uses emotionally appealing language to make people feel good and gain support. Name Calling, on the other hand, uses negative words to attack someone or something. Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Bias is a prejudice or unfair preference towards someone or something. Therefore, of the given choices, B is the only one that uses positive and uplifting words to make people feel proud, while the others use negative, neutral, or biased language.