Journal # 7

1.)In this essay, Orwell suggests that the English language is on the decline because the people who use English are misusing the language. What sort of things does he mention as proof that the English language is in trouble?

 -Orwell mentions about how English is used in abbreviations and not just direct talk.  For example, instant messaging is a good example because it shows how people in this day in age use shortening of the words so that they wouldn’t have to write the whole word out.  Orwell also mentioned, “It becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts”.

 2.)Orwell wrote this essay almost 60 years ago. Do you think the English language is in a better or worse condition than when Orwell wrote his essay? Can you think of modern examples of how people misuse language? 

– I personally believe that the English language is definitely getting worse and it is worse since the time that Orwell wrote this essay.  Some modern examples are that shown In this world today are, text messaging which leads to bad use of English and not many people would be socializing.  Another example would be rap music because it’s a whole bunch of slang words and terms but together just to they can make it seem like it sounds good.

 

3.) What do you think of Orwell’s list of rules to improve your writing? 

- I did like those suggestions on to how to improve my writing.  It would be a good future reference when I’m writing my papers.  It would be a good helpful source; many people should read his essay so that they can get a feel of what his writing is like.