yoo guys Im sure all you guys are thinking doesnt this guy give up he sucks lollll.
nah neways I got my self an english insight book and followed its AoL structure. I think I have improve but Ill just have to see from your comments
. SORRY for wasting your times on my crappy writing lol exams and all....
Skiiing into oblivionAnalysis of language“Skiing into oblivion” by Paul Evans issued in the Herald Sun on the 13th of March 2008, is an opinion piece in which the writer asserts that we are using our natural resources ineffectively and are not planning for the future as we should be. Calm and direct in tone Evans uses a range of persuasive techniques such as inclusive language, expressive language, appealing to fear of change/hip-pocket and a photograph to sway his reader’s thoughts to his own.
Through the repetition of words such as “we” and “us” Evans places weight on the readers, that they should be involved and that they could be doing more. In addition he positions the reader to believe that without him or her, the problem will not be solved. He attempts make readers feel the guilt of generations before and furthermore questioning their reasons for not awakening from the “slumber” which can in return force them to change their habits and life style to better the current issue that they are facing.
The writer with the use of expressive language such as “gas-guzzling” or “high powered” attacks the people who still choose to drive high powered cars in such a crisis. He manipulates the reader, if one of the many to feel the shame of their actions and the guilt that indicates they may have had a bigger part in the issue than others. Additionally it may pressure the reader to find another means of transport or to buy that more fuel efficient car.
The writer uses estimations such as “petrol can reach $8 per litre by 2018” to re demonstrates to the reader that if they do not take proportion in their usage like for example using the “gas-guzzling” cars, they will be the ones being hurt in the long run and furthermore he ponders on the effects that the petrol price of the future could have on other financial expenses. This may stress the reader for their financial well being.
Paul Evans introduces the thought that continuation of such habits can change our way of life, aiming at the reader’s that may have a fear of change using phrases such as “have forced changes”. This may convinces the reader that without change, life as they know it may not be the same. This may perhaps invoke the reader to get involved and have a bigger part in the solution, for the fear that everything can be changed if no actions are taken.
Evans piece contains a photograph which sends a clear message of his argument and his position on the issue. The photo contains a bill board of a “hummer” and a parked 4wd parked underneath it with a large computer monitors stack next to it. These may highlight the wrong habits of the reader, which compels the reader to awaken from the so called “slumber” to finally take the correct actions for a better future.
In conclusion with the use of language mentioned above the author leaves readers with a sense of guilt, but at the same time directing the reader towards the right path and indicating that the sacrifices made today will be beneficial tomorrow. He also influences the reader to believe that unless they take part the crisis will worsen and change what they once called life.
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