Question

George Orwell’s purpose is to persuade readers to use simple language in political writing. How does he achieve his purpose in this excerpt?

He rewrites some of the political titles given in difficult situations.
He rewrites a political article that uses unclear language.
He provides examples of abstract titles given to difficult political situations.
He provides examples of simple explanations for political situations.

Answer 1

Option 2. He rewrites a political article that uses unclear language.

Orwell demonstrates his point by taking a muddled, abstract political passage and showing a clearer, simpler rewrite. That concrete before-and-after example makes his argument—that plain language exposes truth and avoids euphemism—convincing.