Question

the following question is based on your reading of 1984 by george orwell. why does each successive edition of the newspeak dictionary have fewer words than the one before it? a. by minimizing language the party believes it can prevent/diminish rebellious thinking too. b. by deleting vague, meaningless words the party can save on publish/distribution costs. c. by reducing the number of words people use the party feels it can appear more powerful. d. by controlling the regions vocabulary the party can purify the language of foreign words. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

In 1984, the Party uses Newspeak to control thought. Fewer words limit the range of thought, reducing the possibility of rebellious thinking. Minimizing language helps prevent such thoughts.

Answer:

A. By minimizing language the Party believes it can prevent/diminish rebellious thinking too.