Critique of Political Language and Clarity (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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What cycle does Orwell identify at the heart of his essay?
What cycle does Orwell identify at the heart of his essay?
Corrupt thinking → bad language → more corruption
What are 'dying metaphors' according to Orwell?
What are 'dying metaphors' according to Orwell?
Phrases overused so much they've lost impact
What is the main purpose of 'operators' or verbal false limbs?
What is the main purpose of 'operators' or verbal false limbs?
To hide agency & obscure who does what to whom
Why do politicians use pretentious diction?
Why do politicians use pretentious diction?
To feign objectivity & expertise
How do 'meaningless words' function in political discourse?
How do 'meaningless words' function in political discourse?
As rhetorical weapons triggering emotions
Which euphemism did Orwell cite for massacres during British imperialism?
Which euphemism did Orwell cite for massacres during British imperialism?
Pacification
Which of Orwell's six rules emphasises cutting unnecessary words?
Which of Orwell's six rules emphasises cutting unnecessary words?
If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out
What does Orwell mean by 'If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought'?
What does Orwell mean by 'If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought'?
Bad language enables bad thinking & vice versa
What structural technique does Orwell use to create punchy, memorable rhythm?
What structural technique does Orwell use to create punchy, memorable rhythm?
Parataxis - short, simply constructed sentences
What does Orwell identify as 'the great enemy of clear language'?
What does Orwell identify as 'the great enemy of clear language'?
Insincerity