Applying Orwell — Lessons for Composition (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Flashcards
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3 key qualities Orwell demands in writing
3 key qualities Orwell demands in writing
Sincerity, precision, rebellion against tired language
Orwell's Rule 1
Orwell's Rule 1
Use fresh imagery; avoid clichés & dying metaphors
Orwell's Rule 2
Orwell's Rule 2
Prefer short words over complex terms
Orwell's Rule 3
Orwell's Rule 3
Cut unnecessary words; eliminate fillers
Orwell's Rule 4
Orwell's Rule 4
Embrace active voice; reveal clear agency
Orwell's Rule 5
Orwell's Rule 5
Avoid jargon & foreign phrases; use plain English
Orwell's Rule 6
Orwell's Rule 6
Break any rule to avoid ugliness or unclear prose
Orwell's essay structure pattern
Orwell's essay structure pattern
Diagnosis → evidence → prescription
Target % of active voice in compositions
Target % of active voice in compositions
Approximately 70% active voice
3 lessons for developing distinctive voice
3 lessons for developing distinctive voice
Sincerity drives style, precision as resistance, reflexivity