Exploring Vocabulary in 1984

What does the word 'dystopia' mean in the context of '1984'?

• A nightmarish society marked by oppression and totalitarian control.

• A community that promotes environmental sustainability and peace.

• A perfect society with complete freedom and happiness.

• A society focused on individualism and personal success.

Find a synonym for 'totalitarian' as used in '1984'.

• anarchic

• democratic

• authoritarian

• liberal

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the antonym of 'orthodoxy' as it relates to the themes in '1984'?

• dogma

• heresy

• tradition

• conformity

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Use the word 'surveillance' in a sentence that reflects its meaning in '1984'.

• The omnipresent surveillance in '1984' ensured that no thought or action went unnoticed by the Party.

• Surveillance was a tool for the citizens to keep the Party in check.

• Surveillance in '1984' was only about monitoring citizens' health.

• The Party used surveillance to promote freedom and individuality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What prefix in 'unperson' indicates negation, and what does the term mean?

• The prefix 'un-' indicates negation; 'unperson' means a person erased from existence.

• The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation; 'unperson' means a fictional character.

• The prefix 'anti-' indicates negation; 'unperson' means a person who opposes society.

• The prefix 'non-' indicates negation; 'unperson' means a person with no identity.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the suffix in 'propaganda' and explain its significance in '1984'.

• -ganda

• -gand

• -gandae

• -anda

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

What is the relationship between 'Newspeak' and the concept of language control in '1984'?

• Newspeak is unrelated to language control in '1984'.

• Newspeak is a language that encourages creativity and diversity.

• Newspeak promotes free thought and expression in '1984'.

• Newspeak is a tool for language control that limits thought and expression in '1984'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Define 'thoughtcrime' and discuss its implications in the society of '1984'.

• The act of expressing loyalty to the Party.

• A form of artistic expression in '1984'.

• 'Thoughtcrime' is the act of thinking against the Party in '1984', leading to severe punishment.

• The process of re-educating Party members.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the term 'Big Brother' symbolize in '1984'?

• Big Brother symbolizes totalitarianism, surveillance, and the loss of individuality.

• Big Brother represents freedom and democracy.

• Big Brother is a character who promotes individuality.

• Big Brother symbolizes economic prosperity and growth.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

Provide an example of how the word 'repression' is used in the context of '1984' and its impact on society.

• Repression in '1984' refers to the Party's encouragement of free thought and creativity.

• The concept of repression in '1984' promotes a culture of rebellion and resistance against the Party.

• In '1984', repression leads to a society where individuals openly express their emotions and opinions.

• In '1984', repression is used to describe the Party's suppression of individual thought and emotion, resulting in a society dominated by fear and conformity.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6