Quotes to Remember

Question 1

What are quotes to use in the 2nd paragraph (analysing the introduction)?

Answer 1

• “What part then? My arm? My foot? My leg?” (Body language)
• “It’s not [their ancestors’] fault [majority of Australians] have white skin, but [they] do benefit from it.”
  (Gives audiences something to think about)

Question 2

What are quotes to use in the 3rd paragraph (analysing written discourse features)?

Answer 2

• “And [Adam Goodes is] supposed to sit there and take it?”
  (Rhetorical questions)
• “Adam Goodes has taken it. His whole life he’s taken it. I’ve taken it.”
  (Repetition)

Question 3

What are quotes to use in the 4th paragraph (analysing spoken discourse features)?

Answer 3

• “But sometimes I just wanna be seen for my talent! Not my skin colour. Not my race.”
  (A supplementary combo of fast tempo and sudden pausing)
• “Being black and successful comes at a cost. You take a hit whether you like it or not.”
  (Falling intonation)

Question 4

What are quotes to use in the 5th paragraph (analysing the conclusion)?

Answer 4

• “That shit needs to stop!”
  (Repetition)
• “Silence is violence! Complacency is complicity!”
  (Stress and pitch)
• “I don’t want to be quiet. I don’t want to be humble. I don’t want to sit down!”
  (Volume)