Tone
What tone does this phrase use?
"With every challenge, the team grew stronger, believing that success was just around the corner."
Optimistic
Who is the stakeholder?
""Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, these tips will help you make the most of your next vacation."
Travellers
What is a persuasive language technique?
techniques used by authors to convince readers of their point of view, and to sway them to their point of view.
What is climate change?
This global phenomenon refers to the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, which impacts weather patterns, sea levels, and ecosystems.
What is an aging population?
This term describes the increasing number of older people in a country, which is expected to have major impacts on healthcare, pensions, and the workforce in the coming decades.
What tone does this phrase use?
"Clearly, the best way to prepare students for the challenges of the modern world is to teach them fear and compliance with a paddle in hand. Who needs empathy or communication when you can just bring back corporal punishment, right?"
Sarcastic or Sardonic or Scornful
Who is the stakeholder?
"This guide is designed for first-time homebuyers looking to navigate the real estate market."
First time homebuyers
What is ethos, pathos and logos?
ethos - credibility
pathos - emotions
logos - logic
Which state in Australia has the highest youth crime rate?
Victoria
What is SpaceX?
This is a private space company, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, has revolutionized space travel with its reusable rockets and plans for Mars colonisation
What tone does this phrase use?
"Those warm summer evenings, with the sound of waves crashing and the scent of salt in the air, feel like they belong to another lifetime."
Nostalgia
Who is the audience?
"In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of coding for beginners, with step-by-step instructions."
Beginner coders
Which persuasive language technique is used here:
"I’ve told you a million times, this is the best product out there!"
Hyperbole/Exaggeration
Who is Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore?
They are NASA astronauts who have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their journey concluded with a splashdown off the Florida coast, facilitated by a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
At what age can a child be charged for a crime in Victoria?
Children between 10 and 14 can be charged with offences but the prosecution must show the court that the child understood the act constituted a crime and that their actions were wrong.
What tone does this phrase use and what does it highlight?
"The government's abrupt funding freeze, deemed unlawful by the courts, has cast a long shadow over international aid, prompting urgent calls for accountability and reform"
Alarmed, highlighting the potential humanitarian consequences of the funding cut
Who is the stakeholder?
"As the world becomes more interconnected, professionals in technology must constantly adapt to the evolving demands of cybersecurity."
Tech professionals, especially those in cybersecurity
Which persuasive language technique is used here:
"Imagine the look on your child's face as they open their first gift on Christmas morning—don’t you want to be the one to make that moment happen?"
Pathos
Loaded/Strong Language
What deal did Australia make with Canada recently?
Canada announces C$6bn deal with Australia to develop Arctic radar missile-detection system
What is the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in Australia on any given night?
116,000
What tone does this phrase use and what does it highlight? What specific vocabulary choices hint to it?
"The former Meta official's exposé, flying off shelves with unprecedented speed, has thrust the tech giant into a storm of scrutiny, with insiders scrambling to address the revelations."
It conveys a sense of urgency and upheaval, highlighting the rapid success of the exposé and the resulting chaos within the company. Words like "storm," "scrambling," and "thrust" contribute to a feeling of disruption and turmoil, emphasising the high stakes and the pressure on those involved.
Who is the stakeholder?
The increasing reliance on artificial intelligence in healthcare necessitates a profound reevaluation of ethical standards and regulatory frameworks
Professionals in healthcare, AI researchers, or policy makers
Which persuasive language technique is used here:
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Antithesis
Which social media platform has the most users?
Which country left WHO recently?
America and Argentina