1984 Flashcard Appendix

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What is Newspeak?

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A controlled language created by the totalitarian state in George Orwell's '1984' to limit freedom of thought and concepts.

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What is the purpose of Newspeak?

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To make all other types of thought impossible and to control the population's ability to think critically.

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What is the A vocabulary in Newspeak?

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Words needed for daily life.

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What is the B vocabulary in Newspeak?

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Words that are used for political purposes, often emphasizing euphony (pleasing sounds).

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What is the C vocabulary in Newspeak?

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Words related to scientific and technical concepts, which are largely absent.

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What does euphony mean in the context of Newspeak?

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The quality of being pleasing to the ear, which is prioritized in the B vocabulary.

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How does Newspeak affect parts of speech?

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In Newspeak, the parts of speech are almost completely interchangeable.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'War is Peace' in '1984'?

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It exemplifies the contradictory beliefs promoted by the Party, illustrating the concept of doublethink.

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What is doublethink?

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The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously and accept both of them.

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What is the role of the Inner Party in '1984'?

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The ruling elite that controls the government and enforces the principles of Newspeak and doublethink.