Orwell's 1984 - Difficult Vocabulary (1-2)

Define the term 'Totalitarianism'.

• A political system where the government has partial control over every aspect of public and private life.
• A political system where the government has no control over any aspect of public and private life.
• A political system where the government has control over only public life.
• A political system where the government has complete control over every aspect of public and private life.

What is the purpose of 'Propaganda'?

• To provide unbiased information to the public
• To encourage critical thinking and independent thought
• To promote diversity and inclusivity
• To manipulate public opinion and promote a particular ideology or agenda.

Explain the concept of 'Indoctrination'.

• The concept of 'Indoctrination' involves teaching or influencing someone to accept beliefs without questioning them.
• Indoctrination is the process of brainwashing someone to believe in false information.
• Indoctrination is a form of education that encourages critical thinking and questioning of beliefs.
• Indoctrination is a term used to describe the process of learning new skills and knowledge.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the role of 'Surveillance'?

• To encourage criminal activities
• To monitor and observe people, objects, or activities for the purpose of gathering information, preventing crime, or maintaining security.
• To track and record personal conversations
• To promote privacy and anonymity

Explain the concept of 'Censorship'.

• Censorship is the act of promoting freedom of speech and expression.
• The concept of 'Censorship' refers to the practice of controlling or suppressing information, ideas, or artistic expression that is considered offensive, harmful, or sensitive by a governing body or authority.
• Censorship is the process of gathering and disseminating information to the public.
• Censorship is the practice of protecting intellectual property rights.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the definition of 'Doublethink'?

• The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs or opinions simultaneously and accepting neither as true.
• The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs or opinions simultaneously and accepting only one as true.
• The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs or opinions simultaneously and accepting both as false.
• The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs or opinions simultaneously and accepting both as true.

Explain the meaning of the word 'Inscrutable'.

• easy to understand
• clear and straightforward
• obvious and transparent
• difficult to understand or interpret

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Unendurable'?

• Able to be tolerated or endured
• Pleasant and enjoyable
• Temporary and fleeting
• Not able to be tolerated or endured

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'Inconceivable' refer to?

• Something that is difficult to understand
• Something that is beyond belief
• Something that is hard to fathom
• Something that is impossible to imagine or comprehend

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the verb 'Indoctrinate' mean?

• To force someone to accept a particular belief system.
• To manipulate someone's thoughts and opinions with a specific agenda.
• To teach or influence with a specific set of beliefs or ideas.
• To brainwash someone into believing a certain ideology.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5