Paris Anthology Texts Flashcards
How is Paris presented in ‘Stories are waiting in Paris’ ?
Undiscovered has more than just the stereotypical
and Iconic Sights.
Possibilities/lots to offer links to idea of Paris being
timeless.
GAPM for ‘Stories are waiting in Paris’
Genre- Travel and Tourism
Audience- Predominantly males/females
Purpose- shows the possibilities that Paris could offer to an individual.
Mode- Spoken, visual and auditory elements/Planned monologue.
Key Language devices in ‘Stories are waiting in Paris’
Spatial deixis- link verbal pointing.
Hedges- show endless possibilities.
Repetition of subjunctive mood.
Second person ‘you’.
Humor/general feel/ tone of the advert.
Declaratives
Speaker- French accent - positioning.
How is Paris presented in ‘Paris City Guide’ ?
Aimed at historical/cultural learning which comes across via a direct and informative tone with more of a set persona on the key landmarks in Paris. Directs us where we should go.
GAPM for ‘Paris City Guide’
Genre- Travel and tourism
Audience- Older generation/mature interests/less focus on individuals.
Purpose- Informative tone to persuade you to go.
Mode- Spoken, visual and auditory elements. Less authentic- shows difference in culture.
Key language in ‘Paris City Guide’
Amplifying adjectives
Superlatives
Statistics
Historical reference
Asyndetic lists
Declarative sentences
How is Paris presented in ‘Fine French Food’
Variety of different foods/ culinary expertise. Positive. Parisians appear friendly and generous.
GAPM for ‘Fine French Food’
Genre- Food and drink/Social
Audience- Mid-upper class interpret social divide.
Purpose- Urge to spend money and visit the infamous parts of Paris
Mode- Spoken, visual and auditory elements. Australian narrator- not authentic.
Key language in ‘Fine French Food’
Synthetic personalization
Amplifying adjectives
Jargon
Superlatives
Hyperbole
How is Paris presented in ‘Eating in Paris’ ?
Focuses on personal experience of the French cuisine and the pros and cons of it.
GAPM of ‘Eating in Paris’
Genre- Social
Audience- Three recipients
Purpose- Describe personal experiences/ Secondary: influencing someone’s opinion on Paris
Mode- Transcript of discourse, spontaneous
Key language devices in ‘‘Eating in Paris’’
Fricatives
Informal/conversational tone
Back channel behavior
Interactional talk
Repetition for negative impact
Phonological manipulation
How is Paris presented in ‘Encore une Folś’ ?
Shows the close connection the narrator has with France and how magical and perfect Paris truly is.
GAPM for ‘Encore une Folś’
Genre- Travel and tourism
Audience- American traveller/tourists wanting to visit Paris
Purpose- Reflection on personal experiences
Mode- Spoken, planned, visual endorsements and audio
How is Paris presented in ‘18 Months Later’ ?
Idealized/ very positive review and tries to show how beautiful and insightful the city of Paris is.
GAPM for ‘18 Months later’
Genre- Travel and Tourism
Audience- Americans/Tourists interested in Paris
Purpose- Entertain and describe personal experiences
Mode- Blog, written and planned with conversational elements
Key language devices in ‘18 Months later’
Colloquialism
Evaluative adjectives
Personification
Emotive metaphors
Senses
Lists
Rhetorical question (interrogative sentences)
Sibilance
Semantic field (fairytale imagery)
Superlatives
How is Paris presented in ‘Ten Things My Kids…’ ?
A place that offers things for children, that being both educational and cultural activities.
GAPM for ‘Ten Things My Kids…’
Genre- Blog/Travel and Tourism
Audience- American parents/Tourists with families
Purpose- Entertainment
Mode- written blog, scripted and direct
Key Language devices in ‘Ten Things My Kids…’
Semantic field (food) (reflection)
Repetition/Triplets
Superlatives
Colloquialism
Tag Questions/phrases
Visual effects
How is Paris presented in ‘The Sweet Life…’ ?
Deliberately negative in tone to mock French culture and show the general inconveniences of day-to-day life in Paris.
GAPM for ‘The Sweet Life…’
Genre- Travel and tourism/Parisians
Audience- Tourists/fellow Parisians/Americans (tertiary audience)
Purpose- Entertain and describe
Mode- Book extract, written mode, planned and indirect- adult point of view in the first person
Key language devices for ‘The Sweet Life…’
Parenthesis - entertainment value
Sarcasm
Onomatopoeia
Hyperboles
Syndetic lists
Anecdotes
Semantic field of restriction
How is Paris presented in ‘Mile by Mile…’ ?
Presented as iconic and is shown through a niche perspective drawing on the historical and factual importance of Paris
GAPM for ‘Mile by Mile…’
Genre- History/Travel and Tourism
Audience- Adults/older adults/History appeal
Purpose- Inform and describe
Mode- Book, written, planned, no spoken elements
Key Language devices in ‘Mile by Mile…’
Direct speech
Triplets
Statistics/factual info
Temporal deixis
Complex sentences
Superlatives
Graphology
Personification
Hyperboles
Idiom
How is Paris presented in ‘A Pedestrian in Paris’ ?
A Paris is presented as confusing to the average tourist and that due to the shear number of people it is impossible to navigate unless you’ve lived their for many years. Also expresses their is a lot to see and do and you should explore Paris yourself without the constraints of a tour guide.
GAPM for ‘A Pedestrian in Paris’
Genre- Travel and Tourism
Audience- People/Adults interested in walking/Paris
Purpose- Describe personal experiences/entertain
Mode- written, planned, direct/extract from a book
Key language devices in ‘A Pedestrian in Paris’
Superlatives
Hyperboles
Alliteration
Idioms
Anecdotes
Comparative connectives
Simple sentences
Asyndetic lists
Structural juxtaposition
Similes
How is Paris presented in ‘What do you wish…’ ?
Culturally different
Importance of food/link to food
Expensive and crowded
Lots of places to go and see/opportunity
GAPM for ‘What do you wish…’
Genre- Online forum (social/tourism)
Audience- Anyone interested in visiting Paris
Purpose- Review and advise people about Paris
Mode- Online forum/blog, written, spontaneous with elements of planned and indirect
Key language device in ‘What do you wish…’
Amplifying adjectives
Idioms
Direct address
Abstract nouns
Hyperboles
Triplets/Repetition
Comparative connectives
Superlatives
imperatives
Contractions
How is Paris presented in ‘French Milk’ ?
Exciting experience
Positive appreciation of art/comics
Strong cultural link to literature and famous novelists
Crowded/very busy
GAPM for ‘French Milk’
Genre- Photographic/graphic novel or comic journal
Audience- Americans (younger generation) /predominantly female/comic lovers
Purpose- Entertain/describe
Mode- illustrated/photographic journal, spoken elements, visual aids, planned and indirect
Key language device in ‘French Milk’
Hyperbolic adjectives
Intensifying adjectives
Colloquial language
Graphology
Temporal deixis
Semantic field (connection to food)
Repetition
Contrasting connectives
Superlatives
Exclamatory sentences
Symbolism
Accommodation of speech
Asyndetic lists
Comic Jargon
Juxtaposition
Phonological
manipulation
How is Paris presented in ‘Memories of places…’ ?
Socially divided/Cultural differences
Lots of places to visit/ endless possibilities
Close relationship with Paris
Fashionable and sophisticated
GAPM for ‘Memories of places…’
Genre- Social
Audience- Speakers/Writers friend
Purpose- remember experiences/recollect
Mode- transcript, planned and unscripted
Key language devices in ‘Memories of places…’
Micropauses
Fillers
Comparative connectives
Colloquial language
Temporal deixis
False start repair
Sensory language
Back-channel behaviour
Superlatives
Juxtaposition
How is Paris presented in ‘Travelling to Paris…’ ?
Lots for adults/children to do
Tranquil/calm in parts
Popular/overcrowded
Repeated theme of criminal activity
GAPM for ‘Travelling to Paris…’
Genre- Online Forum (social)
Audience- Grandparents
Purpose- Advise/share experiences
Mode- written mode, spontaneous with some planned, indirect
Key language devices in ‘Travelling to Paris…’
Colloquial language
Triplet/Repetition
Exclamatory sentence
Intensifying adjectives
Asyndetic lists
Accommodation of speech
Slang
Abbreviations
Superlatives
Graphology
Anecdotes
How is Paris presented in ‘Paris for Children..’ ?
Endless options/accommodating
Difficult to navigate with younger children/better for
older children (teenagers)
Culturally different
GAPM for ‘Paris for Children…’
Genre- Tourist guide (tourism)
Audience- Parents and guardians
Purpose- Explain/inform and persuade - travel guide highlights activities that appeal to children
Mode- written, planned and indirect
Key language devices in ‘Paris for Children’
Syndetic list
Direct address
Triplets
Comparative connectives
Definite articles
Polysyndetic list
Superlatives
Alliteration
French dialect
Emboldened text
Imperative modal verbs
Asyndetic lists
How is Paris presented in ‘Neither Here Nor There’ ?
Ambiguous account of Paris- clean/hygienic/crowded/old fashioned viewpoint/ Parisians are rude though he believes they have changed to become more accommodating towards tourists.
GAPM for ‘Neither Here Nor There’
Genre- Travel and tourism
Audience- Tourists of Paris (Europe)/ Fans of Bryson (secondary)
Purpose- Entertain, describe personal experiences
Mode- Written mode but takes on aspects of spoken mode such as casual language and direct speech, planned
Key Language features in ‘Neither Here Nor There’
Facts/statistics
Direct address
Declarative sentences
Hyperboles/Superlatives
Tag Questions
Anecdotes
Alliteration
Metaphors
Syndetic lists
Triplets
Juxtaposition
French dialect
Aggressive verbs (French Driving)
Animal Imagery
Personification
Observational humor
Comparative connective
Hedge
How is Paris presented in ‘Understanding Chic’ ?
Parisians are strong willed individuals who want confident people who are protective and hostile towards whose who do not fit the aesthetic of Paris and their historical past has made them protective of their own.
Close link to fashion and rebellious nature of Paris- freedom to do what you want.
GAPM for ‘Understanding Chic’
Genre- Extract from a book, autobiographical (Social)
Audience- Predominantly women (young adults) - British and American
Purpose- Describe her experiences, entertain
Mode- Written mode (book extract), planned
Key language devices in ‘Understanding Chic’
Sensory imagery
Adjectives (aggressive/loud/crowded)
Material verb processes
Temporal deixis
Fairytale imagery
Hyperboles
Similes
Fricatives
French dialect
Semantic field (fashion)
Oxymoron
Syndetic list
Juxtaposition
Plosives
Repetition
How is Paris presented in ‘On Paris’ ?
Paris is robbing its tourists- Expensive
Individual greed and self-importance
Mocking account of Paris talks about people putting up a general façade
References to prison and criminality
GAPM FOR ‘On Paris’
Genre- Newspaper
articles (Tourism/review)
Audience- Americans
Purpose- Review and describe Paris
Mode- Written mode, planned and direct
Key Language devices used in ‘On Paris’
Puns
Metaphors
Animal imagery
Material verbs (overcrowded)
Direct address
Similes
Anecdotes
Personification (greed)
Comparative connectives
Negative verb processes (façade)
Sibilance
Semantic field (money)
Amplifying adjectives
How is Paris presented in ‘NOT-FOR-PARENTS’ ?
Presented as a hands on experience - lots for children to see and do
Intriguing with lots to offer personally giving some form of freedom
Exciting, dangerous and adventurous though it’s also, relaxing, peaceful and laid back (Juxtaposing ideas- describe endless forms to Paris)
GAPM for ‘NOT-FOR-PARENTS’
Genre- Extract from textbook (travel/tourism)
Audience- Children aged 7+
Purpose-Entertain/intrigue/
inform
Mode- Written mode, planned and direct
Key language devices in ‘NOT-FOR-PARENTS’
Historical connection
3d font (Bring Paris to Life)
Amplifying adjectives
Superlatives
Semantic field (fairytale imagery)
Alliteration
Asyndetic lists
Imperative verbs
Phonological manipulation (Pompiwho?)
Accommodation of speech
Personification
Tag Questions( Graphology- bottom of pages)
Modal verbs (Give choice and freedom)
Dynamic verbs (‘wielding, hopped, throwing’)
Contractions (create informal tone/connection with reader)
Cartoon Imagery
Oxymoron’s
