Kaarten: unit 3: brave new world | Quizlet

Newspeak

A government-controlled language in 1984 designed to restrict free thought and eliminate rebellious ideas.

doublethink

The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and accept both as true.

oldspeak

The original English language before being replaced by Newspeak.

thoughtcrime

the act of having forbidden thoughts that go against the ruling Party

Big brother

The all-seeing, omnipresent leader of the totalitarian state in 1984.

Ingsoc

English Socialism, the political ideology of the Party in 1984.

war is peace

A paradoxical Party slogan suggesting that war is necessary to maintain peace. having a common enemy keeps the people of Oceania united

Freedom is slavery

A slogan implying that individual freedom leads to weakness and oppression.

Ignorance is Strength

inability of the people to recognize these contradictions cements the power of the authoritarian regime

euphemistic language

Language that softens harsh realities (e.g., collateral damage instead of civilian casualties).

jargon

Specialized or technical language that is difficult for outsiders to understand.

misleading language

Language that distorts or conceals the truth.

less precise language

Using vague or double meaning wording to obscure the meaning.

oversimplification

The reduction of complex issues to overly simple terms, ignoring nuances.

invasion

The act of forcefully entering another country or space, often with military action.

civilian casualties

when a civilian is killed or injured by non-civilians, mostly law enforcement officers, military personnel, rebel group forces, or terrorists.

identifying individuals with the virus/surveillance

Tracking individuals, often under the cover of public health or security.

taking jobs of numerous people

An expression often used to describe mass firings or economic shifts.

christmas tree

A term that may refer to something overly decorated or complex, often used metaphorically/ holiday tree

A complex exit which includes trade agreements, immigration, political processes

Likely referring to political or economic separations like Brexit, where multiple factors must be negotiated.

facts with no empirical evidence

Statements presented as facts despite lacking scientific or factual support.

climate change

Long-term shifts in global or regional climate patterns. rising natural hazard risks

falshoods

lies

reality control

The practice of rewriting history and altering facts to fit the Party's narrative.

ministry of truth

The government institution responsible for propaganda and historical revisionism.

ministry of peace

Ironically named institution that oversees war efforts

ministry of love

The government agency responsible for torture, brainwashing, and oppression.

ministry of plenty

The agency that controls food rationing and shortages, despite the name suggesting abundance.

lay off employees

A euphemistic term for firing workers.

surveillance

The act of monitoring people, often under the pretense of maintaining security.

collateral damage

Unintended damage to property and civilians

alternative facts

a statement that can be proved to be false

military operation

activity by a military or naval force .

Rightsizing

A successful effort to achieve an appropriate size at which the company performs most effectively.

dystopian literature

a genre of fictional writing used to explore social and political structures in 'a dark, nightmare world.'

telescreen

Two way television. All party members have one in every room of their apartments. Because of this, the party member is never out of earshot of the latest party propaganda, and not one second goes by that they are not under the surveillance of the party. There was no way to change the channel, and the telescreen could not be turned off except by members of the Inner Party.

two minutes hate

Daily telescreen specials in which various elements of crimethink were packaged into a parade of horrible images and sounds, at which, the viewers were expected to boo, hiss, curse, and release any negative emotions upon.A daily event where citizens express hatred toward the Party's enemies to reinforce loyalty.

room 101

Where the Ministry of Love takes you when nothing else works in getting you to believe in the Party's principles; your worst fear is held in there

proles

The working-class majority, largely ignored by the Party because they are seen as unimportant.

the brotherhood

A rumored underground resistance movement led by Emmanuel Goldstein.

memory hole

A system used to destroy or alter historical records to fit the Party's narrative.

oceania

One of the three superstates in 1984, ruled by the Party and Big Brother.

eastasia

One of the superstates, sometimes allied and sometimes at war with Oceania.

Eurasia

Another superstate, shifting between being an ally and enemy of Oceania.

Emmanual Goldstein

The supposed leader of the Brotherhood, portrayed as a traitor and enemy of the Party.

the party

The ruling authority in 1984, controlling every aspect of life.

thought police

Police who control people who may think differently than Big Brother wants them to.

unperson

Someone who has been erased from history and society by the Party.

Doubleplusgood

A Newspeak word meaning "excellent," designed to eliminate complex thought.

2+2 =5

A Party slogan representing forced belief in falsehoods.

Outer party

The middle-class citizens who work for the Party but have limited privileges.

Inner party

The elite ruling class that has full control over the government and society.

who controls the past controls the future

by shaping the past, they can manipulate how people perceive the future.

who controls the present controls the past

Whoever controls the present has the power to rewrite the past

minipax

Short for Ministry of Peace, which ironically deals with war

Plusungood

Newspeak for "very bad," eliminating more complex words

rectify

o alter or "correct" historical records to align with the Party's version of truth

sexcrime

Any form of sexual activity that is not for procreation within Party rules, including adultery and homosexuality

joycamp

A euphemism for a forced labor camp

dehumanization

the process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities.

cautionary tale

tale to warn of a danger