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Title: Language Analysis
Post by: Homer on June 24, 2013, 09:23:17 pm

how would you incorporate letters into your analysis? are there any particular phrases i could use?

Title: Re: Language Analysis
Post by: Brytz on June 25, 2013, 12:41:08 pm

Can you elaborate on what you mean by 'letters'?  ???

Title: Re: Language Analysis
Post by: EspoirTron on June 25, 2013, 01:09:58 pm

Quote from: Homer on June 24, 2013, 09:23:17 pm

how would you incorporate letters into your analysis? are there any particular phrases i could use?

If there are letters accompanying the piece you are analysing, I would recommend taking components of the letter that support the contention of the writer or rebut it. So basically if you are discussing how this writer thinks that pie is an awesome food, then you can say that 'esteemed professional pie eater Joe believes that pie is a brilliant food' (take the direct quote).

Title: Re: Language Analysis
Post by: Homer on June 25, 2013, 08:16:52 pm

perfect thanks guys,

also could someone please help me identify some of the devices used by the author in this article?

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/david-penberthy-balinese-blame-shift/story-e6frfkp9-1226635312197

Title: Re: Language Analysis
Post by: Brytz on June 28, 2013, 11:40:59 am

Imagery, Rhetorical Question, appeal to safety, appeal to justice among a few.