Double talk is when two different conversations or ideas occur simultaneously, which can happen in speech, social and political situations, and literature. It can be used to appease conflicting groups or provide deeper meaning in written works.
Double talk basically refers to two different forms of communication or utterances occurring at the same time. This can happen in many different ways, although most simply it can be presented by a group of individuals where two conversations occur simultaneously within the group. On a larger scale, double talk can also occur socially and politically, as an individual or group can appear to be making two different and potentially contradictory statements at the same time. In literature and written works, this term can also refer to a phrase or sentence that refers to two different ideas at the same time.
Typically, speech of any kind means the communication and expression of various thoughts and ideas between two or more people. Double talk is an act or event in which two different forms of conversation or communication occur simultaneously. At a party, for example, a group of six people might get together and talk to each other. Four of the people in this group might be discussing an idea, while the other two people who are still in the group are talking about something else. In this case, the group is engaged in double talk and some members of the group can follow both conversations at the same time.
There are also social and political ramifications behind the idea of double talk, especially as it pertains to public opinion and the agendas of various organizations. For example, a politician might represent a constituency strongly in favor of a position, while being sponsored by a group opposed to that position. To appease both sets of people, the politician might engage in double talk. In doing so, both sides of an issue can appear to be represented by the politician, which can ultimately result in both sides losing support.
Double talk can also occur in writings and literary works, which is important to anyone who critically reads or reviews such pieces. A writer may, for example, write a sentence that seems to express a particular idea. However, upon closer reading and critical consideration of the language used in the sentence, a reader may determine that the initial concept was meant in an ironic way and that a secondary meaning should be taken from the sentence. This double talk is often used to give readers more meaning from a seemingly simple sentence. This can be used to expand established ideas in a written work or to provide greater depth to the characters within it.
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