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    Propaganda 1 ). Words always serve the people who know how to use language and control the thoughts of the others. Language can be used for either good or bad purposes. Using several propaganda devices and types of doublespeak‚ the office holders and the leaders make us accept certain ideas without giving much thoughts. Words can make people do things that would make them guilty

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    1. “William Lutz introduces the idea of “weasel words”‚ suggesting that advertisers use strategic diction to manipulate the viewer or reader while in fact saying nothing at all” (“Weasel Words: The Art of Saying Nothing at All 414) This use of quotation is used to explain the meaning of “weasel” words and how important it is. It engages in a conversation between the writer and the other voices by exemplifying Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale to explain how Aunt Lydia uses the weasel words to control

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    the continued occupation of Iraq. Euphemisms used in the speech. The euphemisms used by Obama are mainly words or phrases that paint a better picture of the actual situation to make it look more appealing and honorable. He also uses a “spin” or “doublespeak” to justify temporarily increasing the number of soldiers in Iraq while his speech is about ending and withdrawing US presence in

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    challenging at almost any given time. There are six major barriers that may interfere with your ability to communicate effectively with your audience in business communication. Clichés‚ jargon‚ slang‚ sexist and racist language‚ euphemisms‚ and doublespeak are all barriers that will effect your business communication and will affect your message from being received. Once you have lost someone by saying any of the above the rest of your message will not be received. Clichés‚ at the right moment

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    from Advertising Self Regulatory Council: http://www.caru.org Dittmann‚ M. (2004‚ June). American Psychological Association. Retrieved from American Psychological Association web site: http://www.APA.org Lutz‚ W. (2009‚ August 30). Doublespeak. Retrieved from Doublespeak web site: www.sourcewatch.org Shifrin‚ D. (2006‚ December 1). Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org

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    George Orwell’s 1984 is a haunting vision of a future with no future; a future where technology controls every aspect of an individual’s life. Orwell introduces the concepts of The Ministry of Truth‚ The Thought Police‚ and Big Brother. These omniscient entities continually monitor the movements‚ speech‚ and writings of every citizen. Through a simple‚ yet complex game that required each student to become a citizen of the fabled land of Oceania‚ I have learned how intricate it would be to live in

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    avoid falling into the trap of doublespeak‚ or

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    Examples of Euphemism A euphemism is a polite expression used in place of words or phrases that otherwise might be considered harsh or unpleasant to hear. Euphemisms are used regularly‚ and there are many examples in every day language.  Ads by Google Create eBooks Online‚ Use Our Free Software to Publish Your Book and Get Paid For It! www.foboko.com Types of Euphemisms To Soften an Expression Some euphemisms are used in order to make a blunt or unpleasant truth seem less harsh. Examples of

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    in which the predictions of the witches come true in the play’s final act are satisfying and appropriate? Or do you find the fact that the predictions are based on doublespeak and misinterpreted meanings to be disappointing? Explain your position. Answer: I think that it is satisfying but not very appropriate. I find the doublespeak and misinterpreted meanings to be interesting

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    A euphemism is the substitution of an agreeable or less offensive expression in place of one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the listener;[1] or in the case of doublespeak‚ to make it less troublesome for the speaker.[citation needed] It also may be a substitution of a description of something or someone rather than the name‚ to avoid revealing secret‚ holy‚ or sacred names to the uninitiated‚ or to obscure the identity of the subject of a conversation from potential eavesdroppers

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