Argument in George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language”
Question 6 • 26-27 Ignite English 12 NG KY-English Language Arts 12
Read the excerpt from "Politics and the English Language" by George Orwell.I think the following rules will cover most cases:(i) Never use a metaphor, simile or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print.(ii) Never use a long word where a short one will do.(iii) If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.(iv) Never use the passive where you can use the active.(v) Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.(vi) Break any of these rules sooner than say anything barbarous.
Answer
A
Orwell’s purpose is to inform readers about political situations. He achieves this by providing a list of specific rules for writing simply.
B
Orwell’s purpose is to inform readers about political situations. He achieves this by showing an example of poorly written language.
C
Orwell’s purpose is to persuade readers to use simple language in political writing. He achieves this by providing a list of specific rules for writing simply.
D
Orwell’s purpose is to persuade readers to use simple language in political writing. He achieves this by showing an example of poorly written language.