Argument Analysis (Myers)

Question 1

Paragraph

Answer 1

• calls for calm
• hosts infront of image(subconsciously)
• Myers introduced(news ticker)
• Myers begins (forceful intonation) “the rumour mill has been out of control”
• Shifts reflective, pace and pauses contrast between charles/kate (mum)
• Strategic sequence (empathetic as progresses, shift to reflective and calm tone) to reassure aim
• Finaises piece with high pitch “I think we all need to calm down” inclusive language, further solidyfies argument.

Question 2

Little intro

Answer 2

Following this piece, the Today Show, a Morning Australian TV show, interviewed Russel Myers, editor for the Daily Mirror. In the segment title “Calls for Calm”, he commented on this issue contending that the speculation around the royal palace has become out of hand and people need to calm down. Myers adopted a reassuring tone aimed at fans of royal family and a generally older audience.

Question 3

ESSAY START

Answer 3

In response to Kate Middleton’s controversy, Myers “calls for calm”, reassuring fans of the Royal Family by arguing that the speculation of the royal family has gotten out of hand.