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5.2: Argument in George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language”

Question 8 • NY-English Language Arts 12 CR

How does the evidence support the claim that "political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible”?

Answer
A
It presents statistics that prove that language is often used to defend the indefensible.
B
It gives an example of how language helps people reveal the truth.
C
It provides a hypothetical example of how someone can use language to hide terrible acts.
D
It uses a quotation from an expert to show how language can be used to defend immoral acts.
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