English Advanced Question Thread

[zanibalh]

Thanks so much!

[Never.Give.Up]

hey what is a technique for the line
"infuse a universal terror"
-symbolism?

[Opengangs]

hey what is a technique for the line
"infuse a universal terror"
-symbolism?

More context is definitely recommended for a more accurate technique choice, but I would think synecdoche fits pretty well.

Synecdoche is a figure of speech where the subject (tyranny, maybe) is replaced with another idea of similar respect (tyranny is replaced by "universal terror"). Typically, synecdoche invokes a hidden and deeper philosophy towards the text. Rather than explicitly mentioning the idea, we build cohesion by signifying the specific element of that idea.

[dancing phalanges]

hey what is a technique for the line
"infuse a universal terror"
-symbolism?

Just adding to opengangs' answer - I think that there is almost too much of an emphasis on finding techniques in texts. You want to make sure the technique is relevant and adds to the meaning of the text. In a lot of my essays I sometimes just integrated quotes in where I would explain an idea in a text for instance - idk what this text is about but lets just say youre exploring the idea of how the author conveys fear. instead of writing, the author uses _____ to make the reader feel scared.... write the author's characterisation of (insert character name) helps to "infuse a universal terror" upon the responder... so integrating quotes in like that sometimes can help because theres not always a strong technique to go with it. so when looking for techniques - make sure they are very important and contribute to the ideas of the text!

[zanibalh]

Hey guys,
What technique can this be?
Also, when referring to rhetoric; is this kairos?

“ignored the true facts of the colonial frontier”

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[Never.Give.Up]

also,
would a technique for "there were great gaps in what I was taught", be an anecdote as well as an allusion to the actual gap between white-black relations in society today? cos these gaps of knowledge have prevailed through generations of society due to naivety in the past and are impinging on the perception of Indigenous people in today's partly naive society??
thanks for the other one Opengangs

[Mate2425]

Hey squad, just wondering if anyone knew of any great texts to use as a related text for 'The Crucible' - Module C - People and Politics.
Preferably something detailed but also doesn't take to long to analyse, would be of much benefit.

Thank you, cheerfully!
Mate2425 

[cnimm2000]

Hey guys,
Just a quick question:
Why do politicians make use of religious references in their speech after a tragedy has occurred?

[kauac]

Hey guys,
Just a quick question:
Why do politicians make use of religious references in their speech after a tragedy has occurred?

Hi...

People tend to call upon religion and references to life after death to provide a consolation of sorts, despite their own personal beliefs. Also, it is a form of euphemism in these circumstances, e.g. 'they have gone to a better place'. It has just become part of our culture not to directly talk about death, because, well, it's confronting!

I'm going to take a wild guess here and say that this questions relates to It is Still Winter at Home by William Deane, Mod B 
If so, then as governor general, William Deane, is also representing the religious beliefs of the British Monarchy, as they are from the Church of England.

Hope this makes sense! 

[moq418]

I have a essay question relating to crucible:
“The workings of power at the core of these texts are at the expense of individuals”
Discuss this statement and how it is represented in your prescribed text and the two stimulus text provided.

I have started the essay up to my introduction but im really confused and dont get the stimulus texts given can you please help me understand what the two video (stimulus text is talking about relating to people, politics and power and there motivations.
text 1 the informant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qYnOHU4_Fg
text 2 future fund : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud8ZisH2IYI&ab_channel=whisper0555

i dont understand i have watch the videos many times but i dont know how they relate to the crucible when sharing representation of people, politics, power and there  motivations. Also is there a smaple essay similar to this question i can look to get a idea thanks. please help me !
Thank you so much!!

[jamonwindeyer]

Answering quite a few questions below - Sorry for the delay everyone!

Hey guys,
What technique can this be?
Also, when referring to rhetoric; is this kairos?

“ignored the true facts of the colonial frontier”

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Hey! I can't really say if that specific line plays to the kairos of the rhetoric, but if you think that line represents the fact that the speech is timely (as in, its effectiveness is linked heavily to when it was presented) then absolutely depending on context it could also be an allusion or potentially a euphemism? Hard to say reading it in isolation

also,
would a technique for "there were great gaps in what I was taught", be an anecdote as well as an allusion to the actual gap between white-black relations in society today? cos these gaps of knowledge have prevailed through generations of society due to naivety in the past and are impinging on the perception of Indigenous people in today's partly naive society??
thanks for the other one Opengangs

That seems like a fair bit of analysis to me

i dont understand i have watch the videos many times but i dont know how they relate to the crucible when sharing representation of people, politics, power and there  motivations. Also is there a smaple essay similar to this question i can look to get a idea thanks. please help me !
Thank you so much!!

Hey! I didn't study the Crucible so can't help with the videos, but there are sample essays on it In our Notes section!

Hey squad, just wondering if anyone knew of any great texts to use as a related text for 'The Crucible' - Module C - People and Politics.
Preferably something detailed but also doesn't take to long to analyse, would be of much benefit.

Thank you, cheerfully!
Mate2425 

V for Vendetta is worth a look!!

[Fergus6748]

Hey squad, just wondering if anyone knew of any great texts to use as a related text for 'The Crucible' - Module C - People and Politics.
Preferably something detailed but also doesn't take to long to analyse, would be of much benefit.

Thank you, cheerfully!
Mate2425 

Heya, I'm doing the Crucible as well and my related text is a film called Trumbo. It's a film about Dalton trumbo, one of the Hollywood 10 who were imprisoned because of their political beliefs during the McCarthyism era, and follows his perspective of the effect that HUAC had on his friendships, his career and his family. I highly recommend it, it's about two hours long and pretty good watch.

[Fergus6748]

Heya, quick question. I'm trying to get as many Mod C essays (is that the plural of essay?) done and handed into my teacher before the holidays. Here is my latest question from the 2016 paper:
Politics illustrates the ultimate powerlessness of ordinary people.
To what extent is this view represented in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of
your own choosing?
The related text I was going to use was the film Trumbo while my pescribed text is the Crucible. What I was thinking so far is that I would argue along the fence, aggreeing with the statement with the Crucible and disagreeing by using Trumbo. the hope was to make it more of a discussion. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers

[Opengangs]

Heya, quick question. I'm trying to get as many Mod C essays (is that the plural of essay?) done and handed into my teacher before the holidays. Here is my latest question from the 2016 paper:
Politics illustrates the ultimate powerlessness of ordinary people.
To what extent is this view represented in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of
your own choosing?
The related text I was going to use was the film Trumbo while my pescribed text is the Crucible. What I was thinking so far is that I would argue along the fence, aggreeing with the statement with the Crucible and disagreeing by using Trumbo. the hope was to make it more of a discussion. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers

Hey, Fergus6748!

That's definitely a great idea - I like it when people disagree with (parts of) the question. It will definitely open a lot of room for discussion, as long as you provide enough substance and evidence to back up your ideas. Because you will be disagreeing with the question, you will need to have a clear voice and sustained argument throughout!

Good luck with it - feel free to reply if you're stuck with anything!

[owidjaja]

Hey there,
One of the things my teacher mentions is to emphasise on how the composer communicates his/her ideas- I'm kinda struggling in this area. So here's an excerpt from my paragraph:

The challenge for a composer is to represent the many layers of possible influence on an individual’s response to a landscape. How is this represented in your prescribed text (The Art of Travel) and ONE other related text of your own choosing?

Individuals often search for happiness within the beauty of new landscapes where they cannot find in their usual, mundane lives. As a result, composers are challenged to reflect this notion to emphasise the multi-faceted nature of this relationship. Thus, de Botton creates this through intertextuality and personal experience to reflect this development, depending the reader’s understanding on how the search for beauty in new landscapes is intrinsic to form an enhanced appreciation of the landscape. De Botton captures this idea within the visual imagery: By December, the new season was entrenched and the city was covered almost every day by an ominous steely-grey sky...’ Through his use of shades in ‘steely grey sky’ these hues convey darkness and misery. This is juxtaposed with William Hodges painting ‘Tahiti Revisited’ where the painting conveys images of freedom. As a result, de Botton’s use of intertextuality with paintings reflects how de Botton aims to appeal to the artistic side of individuals and wanting them to enhance their appreciation and establish a positive relationship through their appreciation of aesthetic beauty.

Was I able to emphasise on the 'how'?