Analyzing Chapter 5 of George Orwell's 1984

What is the primary purpose of the Newspeak dictionary according to Syme?

• To preserve classic literature

• To limit the range of thought by eliminating words

• To make communication more efficient

• To enhance the richness of the language

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does Syme predict about future communication?

• It will become more complex

• It will be impossible to have meaningful conversations

• It will be enhanced by technology

• It will be more open and free

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Winston think Syme will be vaporized?

• Because he is disliked by his coworkers

• Because he is not loyal to the Party

• Because he is too intelligent and thinks too much

• Because he lacks intelligence

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Syme refer to when he hears a man speaking without thinking?

• Orwellian speak

• Duck speak

• Newspeak

• Doublethink

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Mr. Parsons proud of his daughter?

• She excels in her studies

• She reported a man to the thought police

• She is loyal to her family

• She won a Party award

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does the announcement from the Ministry of Plenty primarily discuss?

• The scarcity and bleakness of daily life

• Party ideological successes

• The abundance of goods

• New employment opportunities

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Winston's main concern when he notices the dark-haired girl looking at him?

• He is attracted to her

• He fears his expressions might betray him

• He wants to speak with her

• He is indifferent to her presence

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What could happen if Winston's facial expressions are noticed by the wrong person?

• He could be congratulated

• He could be re-educated

• He could be vaporized

• He could be promoted

What does the term 'face crime' refer to in the context of the story?

• A crime involving facial recognition technology

• A crime where someone's face is used illegally

• A crime of showing improper emotions on one's face

• A crime of stealing someone's identity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Winston try to control around the dark-haired girl?

• His movements

• His anger

• His speech

• His facial expressions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3