1984 Part 1 Chapter 5

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What is Syme's job?

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Philologist

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The people cheer when they hear that chocolate rations have risen to 20 grams a week, even though just yesterday they were told it had dropped to 20 grams a week. This is an example of...

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Doublethink

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Newspeak is:

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the official language of Oceania

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How might thoughtcrime not be possible in the future?

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With the updated Newspeak, there won't be any words to commit thoughtcrime.

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What is Syme working on?

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A new edition of the Newspeak dictionary

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Define 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 purpose of Newspeak?

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To limit the range of thought by reducing the complexity of language.

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Explain the concept of Thoughtcrime.

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The act of thinking against the Party or having thoughts that contradict Party ideology.

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What role do telescreens play in society?

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They serve as both a surveillance tool and a means of propaganda.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you'?

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It symbolizes the Party's constant surveillance and control over individuals.