Question

read the excerpt from politics and the english language by george orwell. to begin with, it has nothing to do with archaism, with the salvaging of obsolete words and turns of speech, or with the setting - up of a \standard - english\ which must never be departed from. on the contrary, it is especially concerned with the scrapping of every word or idiom which has outworn its usefulness. it has nothing to do with correct grammar and syntax, which are of no importance so long as one makes ones meaning clear, or with the avoidance of americanisms, or with having what is called a \good prose style.\ on the other hand it is not concerned with fake simplicity and the attempt to make written english colloquial. which best describes george orwells purpose and the way he achieves it in this excerpt? orwells purpose is to persuade readers to use simple language in political writing. he achieves this by arguing that grammar is important. orwells purpose is to persuade readers to use simple language in political writing. he achieves this by discouraging the use of worn - out words and phrases. orwells purpose is to entertain readers with humorous language. he achieves this by using unusual grammar. orwells purpose is to entertain readers with humorous language. he achieves this by using funny words and phrases.

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes getting rid of worn - out words and idioms in political writing to make meaning clear, aiming to persuade readers to use simple language. It doesn't focus on grammar, humor, or Americanisms.

Answer:

Orwell's purpose is to persuade readers to use simple language in political writing. He achieves this by discouraging the use of worn - out words and phrases.