Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
What is linguistic relativity?
The way language shapes our thoughts and perceptions
Newspeak tries to erase ___, so people forget the past.
History/memory
What is Oldspeak?
This is the original language newspeak is meant to replace.
Newspeak
A fictional language created to limit thoughts and words.
Does newspeak encourage independent thinking? yes or no
no
What field of study is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis discussed in?
linguistics
What does the party in 1984 limit to control people's lifestyle?
The structure of thought.
Why did Orwell write about totalitarian governments?
This was his main purpose of the novel, to warn people against this specific government.
Propoganda
False or misleading statements used to deceive people.
Is newspeak used to give freedom or control people?
control people
What is the name of the hypothesis that explores the relationship between language and thought?
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
What are the words people can use?
Newspeak limits the use of words, and often prohibits this. Causing people to limit ideas.
How is truth expressed in the novel?
The novel explored how truth can be manipulated by those in power.
Obliterate
Erase or remove something completely, like history or memories.
Does Newspeak make language clearer or more vague?
More Vague
What is the main focus of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis?
The relationship between language and thought
Who are the Ingsoc
How did Orwell use propaganda and censorship in 1984?
Orwell used the novel to highlight the dangers of these tools that were used to control the population.
Autonomy
the ability to think independently and critically.
Is Newspeak meant to help people think freely or limit their thoughts?
Limit their thoughts
According to the hypothesis, language either ______ or _______ to ones thoughts.
Determines or influences
What is heretical thought?
This is the term for thoughts that diverge from principles of Ingsoc.
How does Orwell illustrate individual identity
The book illustrates how individual identity can be taken away from a person.
Doctorine
the official set beliefs or ideology promoted by a government or group
Does Newspeak replace Oldspeak or keep it the same?
Replace Oldspeak