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VCE Stuff => VCE English Studies => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE English & EAL => Topic started by: sisqo1111 on May 19, 2008, 03:45:51 pm
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Hi all,
i have my single analysis sac tomorrow and i just would like some last minute tips.
with the format of it, should i go as follows:
Introduction- Contention and tone of writer
Body paragraphs- in each body talk about one persuasive device?
Conclusion- my teacher didn't really say how to do this
so any tips would be great
Thankyou :D
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Theres other threads on how to structure an analysis. This is a possible structure that someone on VN suggests:
Introduction
*Cite the source, the date of the source and the author
*Give a brief introduction to the issue. Who are the relevant stakeholders? Who does the issue directly impact upon/concern?
*Recent developments in regards to the issue
*A brief run down on the tone utilised by writer/s and the stance/contention taken by each writer
Body paragraphs
*If you are conducting an analysis of two sources, I recommend writing two paragraphs for each piece.
In the exam situation, I would recommend doing ONE substantial paragraph for each author (due to time constraints)
*Directly call upon and refer to the language techniques used in the article
*In every 1-2 sentences there MUST be the following:
a) The persuasive technique utilised by the author (example taken directly from the piece)
b)An indication that you are aware of the tonality of the statement/technique
c)The EFFECT that this statement technique has on the reader, or how it forces them to think or feel a certain way (how it directly manipulates the reader, how it modifies their beliefs etc)
CONCLUSION
*Provide a summary of the views expressed and how the reader is positioned to feel when confronted with the most effective language techniques
*Compare the impact/effectiveness of both pieces (this is not compulsory but it lifts the quality of the piece