2. Questions to ask yourself when trying to identify doublespeak are who is saying what to whom, under what conditions and circumstances, with what intent, and with what results? Asking these questions will help give you an idea of how high a probability it is that the author is using doublespeak.
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- Euphemism is an inoffensive or positive word or phrase which avoids directly mentioning a painful reality, or to avoid discussing a topic subject to a social or cultural taboo. An example is to say "I'm sorry your father passed away" instead of "I'm sorry your father is dead".
- Jargon is the specialized language of a trade, profession, or similar group. An example is how someone would refer to a crack in metal as a "discontinuity".
- Gobbledygook is a matter of piling on words or overwhelming the audience with words. An example of this is when Dan Quayle explained the need for a stable strategic-defense initiative by saying "Why wouldn't an enhanced deterrent, a more stable peace, a better prospect of denying the ones who enter conflict in the first place to have a reduction of offensive systems and an introduction to defense capability? I believe this is the route the country will eventually go" which sounds great, but doesn't really make any sense.
- Inflated language is designed to make the ordinary seem extraordinary. An example of this is how Chrysler said they "initiates a career enhancement program" which really means they are laying off five thousand workers.
2. He knew about the black convicts he saw when he was a child, fathers, workers, soldiers, and his own father. They were damaged physically from working hard, but were also damaged emotionally on the inside.
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