George Orwell Analysis

1. In paragraph 3, Orwell points out two common faults in the sample passages. What are these faults?

Correct grammar and syntax

2. Orwell presents guidelines for using metaphors. Briefly describe these guidelines.

Being preoccupied with grammar and word usage could make writing meaningless. Orwell claimed that a writer can have a lot of words with no metaphors and these words would have no meaning, but too many metaphors and the lack of attention to grammar will also bog the meaning down. The reader can be lost and unable to understand the true meaning and purpose. In conclusion, using imagery and metaphors and good grammar are useful, but making that a primary concern will pervert the writing.

3. Pretentious diction poses a number of problems, according to Orwell. Explain what these problems are.

If the writer is unable to put their thoughts in their words, than their ideas won’t be effective. Pretentious diction adds a scientifically formatted biased judgment. It can also glorify certain event or add fluff and unnecessary posh elegance. In conclusion, pretentious diction provides an increase in excessively casual speech and vagueness.

4. Give three examples of Orwell's idea of meaningless words.

democracy

freedom

justice

5. At the time of this writing, how did Orwell view the state of the English language? How did it get that way?

Orwell felt that the English language is too vague and that it can be even easier to make up words then to find a word in English words. Sloppiness in english writing leads to sloppiness in our thought patterns and behaviors.

6. Orwell mentions and explains "the defense of the indefensible." What are some examples of this? What is the importance of English usage here?

The defense of the indefensible include British rule in India and Russian purges and deportations. Defense doesn’t imply what happened. These actions are often things people don’t want to face, so “indefensible” can e viewed as a...