Worksheet on 1984: Totalitarianism
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Grade 6
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A worksheet covering the theme of totalitarianism in 1984, including comprehension and analysis questions suitable for Grade 6 students.
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Worksheet on 1984: Totalitarianism
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Understanding Totalitarianism in 1984
In George Orwell's novel 1984, a totalitarian regime known as 'The Party' exerts complete control over every aspect of citizens' lives. The Party maintains power through constant surveillance, censorship, and propaganda, making individual thought and freedom nearly impossible. The protagonist, Winston Smith, begins to question the regime but faces severe consequences for his dissent. Orwell depicts a society where language itself is manipulated to limit free thinking, exemplified through the concept of 'Thoughtcrime.' The novel explores themes of oppression, loss of privacy, and the dangers of absolute power, warning readers about the potential for governments to become overly controlling and oppressive. Phrases like 'Big Brother is watching you' underscore the ever-present surveillance, while slogans such as 'War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength' reveal the distortion of truth used to maintain authority.
1.
What is the main method the Party uses to maintain control over citizens in 1984?
[2 marks]2.
Describe the concept of 'Thoughtcrime'.
[2 marks]3.
Identify the slogan that exemplifies the distortion of truth in the novel.
[1 mark]Aa) Freedom is Slavery
Bb) War is Peace
Cc) Ignorance is Strength
Dd) All of the above
4.
How does Orwell use language to depict control in 1984? Provide one example.
[3 marks]5.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you'.
[2 marks]6.
Analyze how Orwell’s depiction of surveillance influences the reader's understanding of totalitarian regimes.
7.
Identify and explain one literary technique Orwell uses to emphasize the oppressive atmosphere of the novel.
[3 marks]8.
Based on the passage, what can happen to individuals who oppose the regime?
[2 marks]9.
Create a short paragraph imagining a day in the life of a citizen under the Party's control. Include at least three specific details.
10.
Reflect on how the themes of 1984 might be relevant in today's world. Write your thoughts in a paragraph.
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- 12/31/2025
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