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1
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what are the purposes of Rainier’s reportage on the tsunami?

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  • to inform the public
  • to reflect on traumatic and significant events
  • to reassure the public that their donations are helping, and persuade them to keep donating
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what is the context for the tsunami reportage?

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the 2005 tsunami in Indonesia, reported by Chris Rainier for National Geographic.

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who are the audiences for the tsunami reportage?

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  • national geographic readers
  • the wider public
  • those directly affected by the tsunami
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what are the voices created in the tsunami reportage?

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melancholic/devastated at start
factual/objective tone continued all the way through (aligns with purpose- reporting)
hopeful/optimistic at end (TONAL SHIFT)

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what are the main lexical devices used in the tsunami reportage?

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-quantifiers
-antithetical semantic fields -> hope/appreciation and death/destruction
-unpleasant and morbid nouns e.g. corpse, lacerations
-euphimisms
-low frequency lexis

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what is the effect of the lexical features on the voices created throughout the Tsunami reportage?

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-the use of quantifiers/euphimisms/low frequency lexis help to create the underlying factual and objective tone used in reportages
-the antithetical semantic fields and the descriptive nouns serve as a reminder of the real horror caused by the tsunami

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what are the main syntactic features used in the tsunami reportage?

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-parallelism
-forceful unmitigated declaratives
-multiclausal sentences
-triadic structure

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what is the effect of the syntactic features on the voices created throughout the Tsunami reportage?

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they emphasise the real horror and terror created by the tsunami, as well as the chaos of its aftermath and relief effort

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what are the main literary features used in the tsunami reportage?

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-sound effects e.g. dental alliteration
-visceral/sensory imagery
-intertextual references (Bosch)

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what is the effect of the literary features on the voices created in the tsunami reportage?

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emphasises the morbid reality of the situation- the pain and terror experienced by those affected.

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what are the purposes of Read’s reportage on the earthquake?

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-to work through/process traumatic experiences
-to spread awareness about the dangers of scuba diving
-to share significant experiences with others

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who are the audiences for Read’s reportage on the earthquake?

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-Guardian readers
-other scuba divers
-those who share similar experiences/also experienced that earthquake

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what is the context for the earthquake reportage?

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the earthquake in Indonesia in 2005, reported by Jessica Read for the Guardian.

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what are the voices created in Read’s reportage?

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-nostalgic/enlightened
-uneasy/anxious
-confused/overwhelmed
-relieved/somber

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what are the main lexical devices used in the earthquake reportage?

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-antithetical semantic fields (beauty vs danger of nature)
-low frequency lexis
-quantifiers
-pre/post modifiers
-colloquialims

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what is the effect of lexis on the voices created in the earthquake reportage?

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-create tonal shifts
-highly descriptive language emphasises the vivid and chaotic situation

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what are the main syntactic devices used in the earthquake reportage?

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-interrogatives
-parallelism
-fronted adverbials
-multiclausal sentences
-syndetic lists
-triadic structure
-unmitigated declaratives
-ellipsis

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what is the effect of syntax on the voices created in the earthquake reportage?

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emphasise the rush/confusion and unpredictability of the event

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what are the main literary features used in the earthquake reportage?

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-onomatopoeia
-sibilance
-plosive alliteration
-simile
-sensory imagery
-metaphors

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what is the effect of literary devices on the voices created in the earthquake reportage?

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romanticise nature and immerse the reader in the experience- vivid + sensory

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what are the purposes of JFK’s speech?

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-inspire and motivate the American public
-announce his plans for the running of America

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who are the audiences of JFK’s speech?

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-the American public
-other country leaders
-global audiences via news/broadcast outlets

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what is the context of JFK’s speech?

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John F. Kennedy’s inauguration speech given on January 20th, 1961.

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what are the voices created in JFK’s speech?

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patriotic/motivational/determined/
hopeful/inspired/enlighted/ authoritative

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what are the main lexical features used in JFK’s speech?

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-pre/post modifiers
-stative + active verbs
-semantic fields- struggle, unity, helping people, nature + exploration, hope, patriotism/camaraderie

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what is the effect of lexis on the voices created in JFK’s speech?

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-active verbs inspire change, stative verbs emphasise what will happen as a result of a lack of action
-inspire/motivate/persuade the public to align themselves with his goals

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what are the main syntactic features used in JFK’s speech?

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-parallelism
-imperatives
-unmitigated declaratives
-juxtaposition
-chiasmus
-polysyndetic listing
-paranthetical breaks
-tradic structure
-anaphora

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what is the effect of syntax on the voices created in JFK’s speech?

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create a forceful and authoritative tone that establishes his power whilst still remaining respectful of the public

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what are the main literary features used in JFK’s speech?

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-plosive alliteration
-metaphors
-hyperbole
-alliteration
-personification

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what is the effect of literary devices on the voices created in JFK’s speech?

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establishes JFK as an articulate, well-read and persuasive individual, and emphasises the importance of the situation.

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what are the purposes of Tim Collins’ speech?

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-to motivate his battalion prior to the battle
-to remind his soldiers to be respectful of human/civilian life above all

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who are the audiences of Tim Collins’ speech?

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-the 1st battalion of the royal Irish regiment
-the wider public watching/reading the speech on the news
-historians reading the documented speech

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what is the context of Tim Collins’ speech?

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eve-of-battle speech made by Colonel Tim Collins to the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment in 2003, prior to British troops entering Iraq.

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what are the main lexical features used in Tim Collins’ speech?

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-collective pronouns
-antithetical semantic fields- respect, courtesy and liberation vs evil, war and death
-modal verbs

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what is the effect of lexis on the voices created in Tim Collins’ speech?

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establishes a sense of unity/cameraderie, with an underlying tone of respect and authority

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what are the main syntactic devices used in the Tim Collins speech?

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-imperatives
-unmitigated declaratives
-parallelism

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what is the effect of syntax on the voices created in the Tim Collins speech?

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establishes a sense of authority, reminds the soldiers that they are under his command and should obey his wishes. Also provides a sense of reliability as he is their senior officer and has a duty to protect them

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what are the main literary features used in the Tim Collins speech?

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-biblical imagery
-alliteration

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what are the effects of literary devices on the voices created in the Tim Collins speech?

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alliteration creates a smooth tone which helps the speech to flow, biblical imagery reminds the soldiers to be respectful by using their beliefs and fears of divine punishment.

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what are the purposes of Paul Theroux’s travelogue?

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-share his experiences whilst travelling and his opinions on popular travel destinations
-reflect on significant moments in his life

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who are the audiences of Theroux’s travelogue?

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-fans of travel writing
-Theroux himself
-the wider public

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what is the context of Theroux’s travelogue?

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-Theroux is an American travel writer and novelist
-he took eight trains across the globe on his way to reaching the Chinese border

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what are the voices created in Theroux’s travelogue?

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neutral -> disappointed -> incredulous/bitter/satirical -> horrified/angry/pessimistic/ disbelieving/underwhelmed (TONAL SHIFTS)

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what are the main lexical devices used in Theroux’s travelogue?

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-quantifiers
-low frequency lexis
-pre/post modifiers
-semantic fields (negativity/instability and loneliness/depression)

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what is the effect of lexis on the voices created in Theroux’s travelogue?

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emphasises Theroux’s distaste for the city of Paris

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what are the main syntactic features used in Theroux’s travelogue?

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-triadic structure
-paranthetical breaks
-intensifiers
-temporal adverbials
-ellipsis
-interrogatives
-parallelism
-anaphora

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what is the effect of syntax on the voices created in Theroux’s travelogue?

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emphasises the harsh difference between Theroux’s expectations and the reality of Paris

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what are the main literary features used in Theroux’s travelogue?

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-bathos (anticlimax)
-personification
-fricative alliteration
-sibilance
-sensory imagery
-hyperbole
-passive voice
-assumed knowledge

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what are the effects of literary features on the voices created in Theroux’s travelogue?

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-bathos = microcosm of his whole experience (a let down)
-passive voice = establishes their lack of control as tourists
-emphasises the harsh/bitter reality

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what are the purposes of Lawrence’s travelogue, ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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-to share his experiences of travel
-to reflect/process his conflicting emotions
-to share his views on existential topics and appeal to those who also feel lost

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who are the audiences of Lawrence’s travelogue?

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-those interested in travel
-Lawrence himself: used as a method of reflection
-the wider public

52
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what are the contexts of Lawrence’s travelogue?

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-Lawrence travelled from Sicily to Sardinia during his trip
-Lawrence was an English writer

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what are the voices created in ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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claustrophobic (inside the ship) -> inspired/elated (sees the sea) -> agitated (feels confined by his lifestyle on land)

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what are the main lexical devices used in ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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-dynamic verbs
-pre/post modifiers
-semantic fields (inner conflict, supernatural, nautical imagery)

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what is the effect of lexis on the voices created in ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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-dynamic verbs used to emphasise how he feels ‘awakened’ by the sea, ready to change his life
-immerses the reader and encourages them to question their lifestyle

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what are the main syntactic features used in ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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-repetition
-anaphora
-hyperphora
-anadiplosis
-exclamatives
-syndetic listing

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what is the effect of syntax on the voices created in ‘Sea and Sardinia?’

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-creates an impassioned and enlightened voice
-emphasises how Lawrence is conflicted and questions his choices on whether to leave or stay.

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what are the main literary features used in ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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-figurative language
-metaphors
-plosive/fricative alliteration
-sibilance
-similes
-sensory imagery
-personification

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what are the effects of literary features on the voices created in ‘Sea and Sardinia’?

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-‘porthole’ may symbolise his previously narrow view of the world (before seeing the sea)
-establishes Lawrence’s passion for nature and the sea, and his desire to be free from the confines of land

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