Today, we read from 1984 and discussed different literary devices seen, including synecdoche, irony, satire, allusion, and metaphor. We analyzed FDR's Free Freedom's Speech as it was parodied by Orwell in his four institutions of the Oceania government. Furthermore, we read a NY Times Op-ed article about alternative facts, and compared that with the double-think and rewriting of history found in the book. Next, we continue to research and brainstorm Zach's persuasive speech topic, reading articles on "God Bless America" in politics, and Trumps "Religious Freedom" executive action. Zach used this research to draft arguments and ideas to use in his persuasive project.