Module C: First speech to the House of Representatives as a Member for Barton by Linda Burney

Question 1

“This cloak tells my story. it charts my life.”

Answer 1

Symbolism

The SYMBOLISM of the cloak is a representation of her story. The TRUNCATED SENTENCES highlights her certainty of this.

Question 2

“My personal totem, the white cockatoo–a messenger bird and very noisy,”

Answer 2

Humour

HUMOUR is used to make matters more light hearted in CONTRAST to the real issues being discussed.

Question 3

“The country cried and began to breathe again.”

Answer 3

Pathos

The use of PATHOS and FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE emphasises the emotional aspects of the issues Burney is discussing, her to touch the listeners hearts.

Question 4

“Our nation…we carried…we exercise…”

Answer 4

Inclusive Language

INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE is used to appeal towards the greater audience, and create a sense of belonging within Burney’s arguments.

Question 5

“5.45 it is dark and it is cold,”

Answer 5

Time to set an atmosphere

Linda Burney uses TIME to create a sort of mood or atmosphere and paint a picture, this is shown through the DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE of ‘dark and cold’.