Question

Throughout The Giver, author Lois Lowry renames many everyday terms. Eleven-year olds are “elevens,” babies are “newchildren,” stuffed animals are “comfort objects,” and families are called “family units.” What is the purpose of these alternate labels? What effect do they have on the story?

Answer 1

they author renames all everyday terms because through out the story is all about revealing the different kind of effects/emotions that every single human being hasn't felt. That's why every morning they need to get the shot that the councilor put on them to take away there affection/emotions

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