In his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell put forth which of the following views?

A. Language can be reformed by those in power to undermine the ability of foreign nations to wage war.
B. The primary purpose of political language is to promote democratic reform of authoritarian regimes.
C. Language is used by those in power to stimulate free and open discussion among the citizens of a country.
D. Language can be manipulated by those in power to limit free thought among the citizens of a country.


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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