Journal Entry # 7

The sort of trouble that Orwell suguests that the English languages is in is that when using it it lacks imagery, its not very presices it seems very vague. Some of the bad habits may be passed down through culture from generation to generation even though the people may haven known better. And when using the English languge people use to many phrases an not enough simple words.
Since Orwell wrote this essay about 60 years ago I think that the language has deteriorated even more. I think it is because of all the new modern technology. Text messaging and instant messaging has shortened the language and even invented new words, words with different spelling and completely new acronyms.
I completely agree with them. My 12th grade English teacher lived by the very same rules. He made us write our essay and then do a draft looking for and editing each rule one draft at a time. I think that was really helpful because u focus one one thing at a time.
I think what Orwell means by focus on pictures and perceptions before writing is know, feel, and understand what you want to write about before you write it and then when you begin to write you will be able to choose the right words to convey your meaning. I have done this before and its like brainstorming without writing it down. It does help. It kind of creates a path and helps you narrow down the way you want your writing to go.