Language (as power)
What metaphor does Katie Hopkins use to describe the Grenfell Tower (after the fire)?
"A man-made crematorium in the sky, an incinerator of human beings"
What is Hopkins' primary purpose in writing this article?
A critique of the government's inaction & express anger regarding the Grenfell situation
What is the OVERALL tone of the article?
Angry, accusatory, urgent, 👍
What global issue does this article relate to?
Failure of governmental systems to protect public communities
What is the effect (for the readers) when Hopkins lists: "empty words, lack of facts, and paralysed inaction"
This emphasizes the government's uselessness and ALSO amplifies frustration (tone).
Who is the intended audience?
GENERAL PUBLIC (especially those who are frustrated)
How does Hopkins use rhetorical questions to emphasize anger or confusion?
Questions like "What do we want? JUSTICE. When do we want it? NOW." challenge authority (and symbolize protest chants)
What is one dominant text type used in this article?
Emotional, persuasive language
IDENTIFY a quote that shows Hopkins questioning the government's authority (or competence)...
Any answer 👍
How does Hopkins appeal to her readers' sense of justice?
By showing how the government is responsible for the safety of the public...
What effect do the short, choppy parahraphs have on the emotional aspect of the article (or pacing)
Acts as speech & increases tension
Why does Hopkins make comparisons with other UK situations?
To draw parallels, which makes the public angrier (because of other past events)
How does Hopkins' word choice (e.g. "incinerated", "raged", etc.) shape the emotional tone?
👍
In what ways does Hopkins align herself with the victims?
She places herself at the scene, voices her concerns, and shares their anger
IDENTIFY a moment in which Hopkins uses imagery to evoke horror
"A man made crematorium..."
Which IB theme is reflected most in this article? (culture, identity, transformation, or power)
What literary technique does Hopkins use to emphasize the disconnect between the politicians (government) and people?
CONTRAST (showing suffering people & cold government side by side)
TO WHAT EXTENT does Hopkins remain at a journalistic distance? To what extent is the emotionally involved? What is the effect?
HIGHLY emotionally involved. Effect = adds urgency & personal motivation (but compromises neutral tone)
How does the structure reflect chaos or urgency?
Mirrors: emotional disorganization & overwhelming nature of the event
IDENTIFY a part of the article in which Hopkins expresses her personal beliefs/bias
She repeatedly criticizes politicians like Theresa May and Sadiq Khan (she calls them "unable to act like a human"