an action designed to influence or control another person, usually in an underhanded or unfair manner

a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments

the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery

something complete, unconditional and final

The manipulation of language in Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

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How language creates social divisions in Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

The consequences of complicit and apathetic language in Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

The connection between a lack of voice and oppression in Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

Narrative voice and the concepts of truth and complicity in 'Animal Farm'

The connection between shifting language and shifting ideology in 'Animal Farm'

Writing a nuanced response on the manipulation of language in 'Animal Farm'

In this unit, pupils explore how language is used for control in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at the pigs' control of language, before exploring how the other animals' apathetic language contributes to their oppression. Pupils finally plan and write an essay about language manipulation.

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tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people

to show or find the difference between things that are compared

a difference or contrast between similar things or people

to make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group

strong disagreement or dissatisfaction with a decision or opinion

involved in or knowing about a crime or some activity that is wrong

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

belonging to the basic nature of someone or something

prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority

to influence a person so that they do or expect a particular thing without thinking about it

to have a voice is to have an active and participatory role in making a decision or influencing something

not having the right to vote, or a similar right, or having had that right taken away

the act of preventing something from being expressed or known

the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.

the fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong

a narrative voice that knows everything about the characters and events in the story

the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work

the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted

to control or influence something or someone so that you get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory

something that you want and plan to do; an aim

has subtle details that make it complex and interesting

to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

involving a lot of different but related parts

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‘Animal Farm’: language manipulation and control

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