Genre
Non-fiction
Setting and Context
Much of Uscinski's analysis focuses on modern-day America.
Narrator and Point of View
The narrator is Uscinski.
Tone and Mood
The tone of the text is factual and thought-provoking.
Protagonist and Antagonist
There is arguably no clear protagonist, but Uscinski does write about antagonistic political figures who use conspiracy theories for their own gain.
Major Conflict
The major conflict of the text is understanding the prevalence of conspiracy theories in modern-day society.
Climax
There is arguably no clear climax in the text, which presents analysis of an ongoing trend in American culture.
Foreshadowing
Uscinski foreshadows many of his key arguments in his introduction, where he refers to the prevalence of conspiracy theories in politics.
Understatement
Uscinski argues that many people understate how common conspiracy theories are, and how many people believe in them.
Allusions
Uscinski alludes to political figures such as Donald Trump and Alex Jones.
Imagery
Uscinski uses imagery to illustrate his arguments, including using the image of a herd to describe how conspiracy theories can spread.
Paradox
N/A
Parallelism
Uscinski compares modern-day America to different times in history, showing how conspiracy theories have been present throughout history.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Uscinski uses the metonym "The White House.."
Personification
N/A
