Starter quiz
- Which of these best defines the act of manipulation?
- The subtle or dishonest control or influence over others. ✓
- The act of leading by example.
- The art of honest persuasion.
- The skill of clear communication.
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- In 'Animal Farm' what does Snowball think is the most important?
- The seven commandments
- Wealth
- Power
- Education ✓
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- In 'Animal Farm' how do the pigs initially justify taking the "milk and apples"?
- They claim it's a reward for their hard work.
- They argue that they need special nutrients. ✓
- They say it's to prevent the humans from getting them.
- They don't provide any justification.
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- In 'Animal Farm' which of these are examples of how Napoleon has built a 'cult of personality' on the farm?
- Trading with Fredrick and Pilkington.
- Awarding himself military decorations. ✓
- Secretly urinating on Snowball's windmill plans.
- He is given names like "father of all the animals" and "terror of mankind". ✓
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- In 'Animal Farm', how does Squealer deceive the other animals about Boxer's fate?
- He claims Boxer retired to a farm for old animals.
- He says Boxer died peacefully in a hospital. ✓
- He blames the humans for Boxer's death.
- He doesn't address Boxer's fate.
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- In 'Animal Farm' what deceptive tactic do the pigs use to maintain control during the 'Battle of the Windmill'?
- They stay out of sight and let the other animals fight.
- They disguise themselves as humans.
- They manipulate the animals with false reports of victory. ✓
- They fight alongside the other animals.
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Exit quiz
- Which character in 'Animal Farm' uses religious language to deceive the animals about "Sugarcandy Mountain"?
- Moses ✓
- Napoleon
- Snowball
- Squealer
- Minimus
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- Which method of deception is being used in this quote from 'Animal Farm': "had to expend enormous labours every day upon mysterious things called "files," "reports," "minutes," and "memoranda."
- euphemism
- hyperbole
- subversion
- jargon ✓
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- Which word describes the act of making something unclear or confusing?
- euphemism
- obfuscation ✓
- jargon
- subversion
- hyperbole
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- Complete this quote from Minimus' poem in 'Animal Farm': "Like the ______ , Comrade Napoleon!"
- 'sun in the sky' ✓
- Who said "religion is the opium of the people"?
- George Orwell
- Joseph Stalin
- Karl Marx ✓
- Leon Trostky
- Vladimir Lenin
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- Contextualising a quote means...
- adding isolated historical facts to your quotes.
- retelling the plot in detail and in your own words.
- stating when the quote was written and published.
- giving a brief description of where it appears in the novella. ✓
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Key learning points
- Deception is a key theme in ‘Animal Farm’.
- Orwell was cynical about religion and used the character of Moses to explore this theme.
- Discourse markers and time conjunctions can help contextualise quotes and and present your ideas logically.
- Methods of deception include the use of: euphemism, jargon, hyperbole, subversion and obfuscation.
Common misconception
That Snowball isn't deceptive.
Does Snowball enjoy the "milk and apples" too? What is he awarded after the Battle of the Cowshed and how does this position Snowball?
Keywords
Euphemism - A word or phrase used to replace a negative, unpleasant or offensive word.
Jargon - Words used by specific professions or groups of people that can be difficult to understand.
Hyperbole - A type of exaggeration used to emphasise a point or idea.
Subversion - To undermine or contradict expectations or dominant ways of thinking.
Obfuscation - The act of making something unclear or confusing.
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