Manipulation of language Flashcards
1
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Syme admiring what Newspeak does
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” ‘It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words. “ said by Syme
2
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How is knowledge also manipulated through books
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There’s a “destruction of books” links to the dystopian text called Fahrenheit 451
3
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What is Newspeak’s aim?
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Newspeak’s aim is to “narrow the range of thought” said by Syme
4
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What Syme says about Duckspeak
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“DUCKSPEAK” used to praise someone you agree with or insult someone you disagree with
5
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What is doublethink?
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“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” - Orwell examples are the ministries’ names and brand names for cigs and gin
