Question

“Comrades!” he cried. “You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health. Milk and apples (this has been proved by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organization of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for YOUR sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples. Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back! Yes, Jones would come back!”

–Animal Farm,

George Orwell

Which statement best explains how the details in the passage develop the central idea that people in power use deceit to control others?

The details show that Squealer really believes everything he is saying.

The details show that Squealer lets the other animals do whatever they please.

The details show how Squealer proves that he is not lying by saying that he does not even like milk and apples.

The details show how Squealer turns unpleasant truths into persuasive lies to control
the animals

Answer 1

D. The details show how Squealer turns unpleasant truths into persuasive lies to control

the animals

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

A: Squealer is so slimy that we really don't know what he believes. What he wants is not to share the apples and milk. Let's wait for a better answer.

B: Not B. I don't know how to get rid of this, except to say that there is no indication of it in the passage. Animal Farm is not a democracy.

C: His claim means nothing. He could claim that the moon is made of green cheese. Who would or could dispute him?

D:Is the answer. Squealer is a master orator. Everything he says shows that. The main idea is that he has to exaggerate the worth of the pigs in order to control the animals.