AP Lang Vocab (1984)

Doublethink

The ability to hold to complete opposite beliefs at the same time and accept both as true

Newspeak

Deceptive, ambiguos language used by governments or organizations to manipulate public opinion and restrict independent thought

Thoughtcrime

The act of holding unapproved, unorthodox, or socially unacceptable ideas and beliefs that go against the rules of people in authority

Totalitarianism

A form of government that tries to control every part of public life

Propaganda

The deliberate spreading of information, ideas, rumors, or half-truths to influence public opinion and promote a specific political, religous, or ideological agenda

Censorship

Suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, media, or other information by a governing authority, private institution, or individual

Surveillance

Close and continuous observation of a person, place, or small group, usually to prevent, detect, or investigate criminal activity

Historical Revisionism

Reinterpretation of history to effectively change how others view it

Double speak

evasive/vague language designed to deceive or disguise the truth

Socialism

Economic and political system where the community or government own and manages means of production and distribution of goods

Communism

Political and economic system aims for a classless society

Orthodoxy

Adherent to accepted, traditional, or established beliefs and practices, especially in religion, politics, or culture

Dystopia

Imagined society: miserable, fearful, suffering lives

Utopia

Imagined society: Everything is perfect, joy and peace

Revered

To feel or show deep respect, honor