What can you as a college student, a citizen, and a member of various commu- nities do to contribute to a solution to the problem of "fighting words” domi- nating Americans' idea of argument?

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?