The big stuff. You know... 'fundamentals'.
What is a 'contention'?
The author's ultimate purpose - what they are trying to convince you of. Overall argument.
Name the technique: "We might not like it, but it is the right of our kids"
Inclusive Language
Describe the tone and its effect: Disappointed.
The author is discouraged by an implied failure, or 'being let down'. The reader is left to feel as if they have failed in the eyes of the author.
Name the technique: "Closely connected conjunctions is bad writing"
Alliteration
What is the purpose of exclusive language?
To deliberately ostracize a certain group - creating a 'us' vs 'them' argument.
What, How, Why
Name the technique: “…as dumb as a sack of hammers…”
Simile
Describe the tone and its impact on the reader: Fervent
Strongly written with passion and enthusiasm
Name the technique: A new report released by Fairfax announced...."
Evidence/Expert Opinion
What is the purpose of hyperbole?
To exaggerate, and therefore and put an argument in perspective. Can also be used to reinforce the importance of a point.
Name three possible text types that you possibly come up in section c:
Opinion piece, speech, letter, address, blog - plus more.
Name the technique: "It is time the government acted on this issue"
call to action
Describe the tone and its effect: Inflammatory.
The author is aiming to arouse anger or passion within the reader, and expects a passionate response.
Name the technique: "It certainly wasn't that way when I grew up..."
Appeal to nostalgia
What is the purpose of an analogy?
An analogy aims to draw a direct comparison to illustrate a point, usually by taking one element that is known to the reader and comparing it to the point that they are making.
Correctly identify - what is a 'target audience', and what is a 'stakeholder'?
TA - A specific group or demographic that an argument is aimed at
Stakeholders - An individual or select group with a direct connection to the issue. Sometimes named by the author or clearly implied. "Skin in the game".
Name the technique: "Don't get caught out - watch the cricket this summer"
Pun
Describe the tone and its effect: Belligerent.
The author maintains a 'war-like' tone, and is willing to cross/conflict with anyone in their efforts. The reader is often left feeling disconcerted by the abruptness of the writing style.
Name the technique: "We've had to let her go" or "Unfortunately, she didn't make the cut". "They were a working class people".
Euphemism
What is the purpose of Jargon?
Jargon refers to specialised terms used within a field - therefore helping 'like minds' or experts within the field maintain accuracy, and prove that they are knowledgeable.
Correctly state all of ID ACT FAST
Issue, Date, Author, Contention, Tone, Form, Audience, Source, Tone
Name the technique: dog = good, mongrel = bad.
Connotation
Describe the tone and its effect: Recalcitrant.
The author is resisting the control of another implicated group (Government, namely) and leaves the reader feeling as if they are anarchistic and rebellious.
Name the technique: "I've never appreciated that. I've always thought differently. I've been a renegade my whole life".
Repetition / Anaphora
What is the purpose of evidence?
To build the author's credibility and instill a sense of trust within the reader, priming them to seek/agree to any potential solutions offered.