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Doublespeak

Doublespeak. Look at these examples of Doublespeak: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-doublespeak.html What other euphemisms could you add to the list?. Why do people use doublespeak? Is doublespeak ever used to intentionally mislead? Explain. Privacy vs. Security.

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Doublespeak

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  1. Doublespeak Look at these examples of Doublespeak: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-doublespeak.html What other euphemisms could you add to the list?

  2. Why do people use doublespeak? Is doublespeak ever used to intentionally mislead? Explain.

  3. Privacy vs. Security Would you ever willingly sacrifice your privacy rights for the sake of security? Give examples.

  4. What is the most pressing privacy issue of our time? Explain.

  5. Party Slogans WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH What do these slogans mean? When they are reversed, does the meaning change? (if A = B, then B = A)

  6. Freedom? Winston says, “Freedom is the freedom to say that 2 + 2 = 4. If that is granted, then all else follows.” What does he mean?

  7. Who are the proles? Winston describes the proles in this way: “Heavy physical work, the care of home and children, petty quarrels with neighbors, films, football, beer, and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds.” By this description, who are the proles in our society?

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