A word or phrase used to replace a negative, unpleasant or offensive word.

Words used by specific professions or groups of people that can be difficult to understand.

A type of exaggeration used to emphasise a point or idea.

To undermine or contradict expectations or dominant ways of thinking.

The act of making something unclear or confusing.

The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm'

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'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay

'Animal Farm': developing analytical paragraphs on Squealer

Weaving context into 'Animal Farm' essays

The importance of the windmill in 'Animal Farm'

The importance of food and drink motifs in 'Animal Farm'

Planning an  excellent 'Animal Farm' essay

In 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils evaluate the different types of leadership styles presented in the novella. In 'Animal Farm: Lies and Deception', pupils explore how key images, such as food and the windmill, are used a symbols of the lies and deceit of the pigs.

In this unit, pupils explore the importance of lies and deception in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at deception, before developing their analytical skills by practising selecting judicious quotations and weaving context into their responses. They finally plan an essay on lies and propaganda.

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Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Which character in 'Animal Farm' uses religious language to deceive the animals about "Sugarcandy Mountain"?

Which method of deception is being used in this quote from 'Animal Farm': "had to expend enormous labours every day upon mysterious things called "files," "reports," "minutes," and "memoranda."

Which word describes the act of making something unclear or confusing?

Complete this quote from Minimus' poem in 'Animal Farm': "Like the {{ }} , Comrade Napoleon!"

Who said "religion is the opium of the people"?

adding isolated historical facts to your quotes.

retelling the plot in detail and in your own words.

stating when the quote was written and published.

giving a brief description of where it appears in the novella.

The subtle or dishonest control or influence over others.

Which of these best defines the act of manipulation?

In 'Animal Farm' what does Snowball think is the most important?

They claim it's a reward for their hard work.

They argue that they need special nutrients.

They say it's to prevent the humans from getting them.

In 'Animal Farm' how do the pigs initially justify taking the "milk and apples"?

Secretly urinating on Snowball's windmill plans.

He is given names like "father of all the animals" and "terror of mankind".

In 'Animal Farm' which of these are examples of how Napoleon has built a 'cult of personality' on the farm? 

He claims Boxer retired to a farm for old animals.

He says Boxer died peacefully in a hospital.

In 'Animal Farm', how does Squealer deceive the other animals about Boxer's fate?

They stay out of sight and let the other animals fight.

They manipulate the animals with false reports of victory.

In 'Animal Farm' what deceptive tactic do the pigs use to maintain control during the 'Battle of the Windmill'?

The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm'

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