Common Module (Surveillance and Propaganda)

Question 1

the most visible symbol of the Party’s constant monitoring of its subjects.

“The telescreen …….. and transmitted simultaneously… he could be seen as well as …… There was of course no way of ……. whether you were being watched at any ….. moment.”

Answer 1

“The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously… he could be seen as well as heard. There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment.”

symbolise the psychological manipulation

Question 2

paradoxical slogan shows the extent of the control that the Party has over their citizens as they are able to impose any ideology that suits their regime, even if it is completely absurd.

“WAR IS ….., FREEDOM IS ……., ……… IS STRENGTH”

Answer 2

“WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH”

rule of thirds as a persuasion technique

Question 3

Propaganda of posters of Big Brother are everywhere

“BIG ……. IS …….. YOU”

Answer 3

“BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU”

juxtaposition as warmth of name suggests ability to protect and thus individuals trust him, but he is primarily used as a deterrence and an open threat as one cannot escape his gaze