Voices of Manipulation Answer Key

In this worksheet, students analyze quotations from C.S. Lewis’s Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power to explore how language can be twisted to manipulate thought. For each excerpt, they interpret the meaning, explain its connection to Lewis’s argument, and evaluate its relevance to modern society. This task encourages critical reading and reflection on ethical communication, prompting students to identify misuse of rhetoric in real-world contexts. By writing in their own words, learners develop skills in interpretation, reasoning, and textual analysis. The activity also strengthens awareness of language integrity and its impact on truth and persuasion.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author’s Purpose and Perspective

English Language Arts – Evaluating Arguments and Evidence

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Interpretation of Texts

Social Studies – Media Literacy and Ethical Communication

This worksheet is part of our Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power collection.