Semester 2 – Exam Preparation Purpose Audience Form Explorer’s Daughter Informing people of the difficulty of the moral dilemma- The Innuit need to hunt in contrast to our instinctive feeling that hunting is morally wrong. Today most people would argue against hunting saying that it is morally wrong and that humans have no right to kill other species for their own benefit. But what people don’t know is tat many people still rely on hunting as food for survival. The hunting of the narwal has long been a tradition and a vital pat of their lifestyle for the Innuits. Audience may be varied but more complex language and factual information used will suit a mature audience. Audience interest is also needed in the debate on the life and culture of the Innuits. Game of Polo Levine chose to travel on a one-year trip around Asia. This resulted in her writing ‘A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat’, which was then developed into a documentary. She wants to inform readers about the traditions and culture of the exotic places she is visiting, and also to entertain readers Written in the form of a personal memoir/ travel writing. The author describes This text is a travelogue; a non- A joyous, lush memoir/ travel fiction book describing an writing expected to transform experience in a foreign the perspectives of a typical The writer is aiming to engage both people who are interested in foreign travel and people who are interested in culture and sport Bhutan- Beyond the sky To narrate her experience, to inform, to pay tribute to Bhutan and its people. Although visiting as a social worker, she is awed by the beauty of the country and its people. She writes of the distant land known as the last Shangri-La on Earth with grace and self-deprecating humour. Zeppa relinquishes her North American sense of self and begins an exploration of Bhutanese culture and Buddhist philosophy that ultimately becomes a love affair, both figuratively and literally. Travel enthusiasts, especially those interested in remote, lesser-known cultures. Explorers or Boys Though primarily to inform readers of current events, the reporter also uses the opportunity to criticize the actions of ‘wealthy explorers.’ He means to lambast, ridicule and affect change in those who ‘have fun’ at the cost of the tax payers. At a time when the people are curious and watchful about how governments disburse tax collections, the journalist takes it upon him to highlight such irresponsible behaviour as a topic of discussion Expected to be educated readers who keep abreast with current news and events. The journalist hopes to provoke a concerned audience into being more responsible Reported formally as satire to express opinion. The writer first presents the facts of the Tone Style the hunting scene from her own perspective based on the understanding gained through experience. The recount is very personal as she reflects on the moral issue; conflict between understanding the needs of the Innuits and the survival of the beautiful and unusual narwhals. A persuasive tone to inform the audience as she presents the moral dilemma. When describing the narwhals in their tranquil setting, she uses descriptive language and imagery. However, she uses factual information and a formal tone to present her arguments on the need to hunt country. She documents her experience to entertain and educate in her reportage. Her surprising story is quirky with unexpected events ‘western world’ on faith, life, and nature. accident, and then subtly moves to express his opinions She starts by building anticipation. Her reference to ‘Whacky Races’ has tones of humour on the chaos. She is amused by the race, and the people for their excitement over something she might think ‘ridiculous’ Her enthusiasm for Bhutan and its people is infectious and her descriptions of her encounters with Bhutanese culture are often funny and always enlightening. Though Bhutan initially frustrates her, it eventually captivates Zeppa with its rudimentary lifestyle that forces her to question former values and plans for the future. In describing the narwhals and the ocean they live in, she paints a surreal scene, showing her fascination. She uses a host of language and structural devices to engage the reader. She uses a tri-structure is around three races; the donkeys, the spectators and that of Lavine’s interest in keeping up with the race. Her chronological structure ends with a brief reflection and her focus on the key moments, dialogue, inclusion of facts to inform the reader, moments of The shock of isolation and privation was at first overwhelming, but Zeppa soon falls in love with her new world. Her narration of the clumsy attempts to adapt rings with sincerity and inspires sympathy. The lucid descriptions brings the tiny craggy land to life in a Generally semi-formal, with conversational elements of and colloquialism. Also, very scathing of the men, through numerous devices. The informality of the title ‘messing about’, and the reference to the ‘taxpayer’ who has to pay for the rescue bill, immediately turns an audience against the ‘boys’ in the headline. The two men have been satirized through the text. The title creates humour and strong criticism. The contents also continue to project them as irresponsible and overconfident narrative and her commentaries etc. June 2012 way that is surreal. June 2018 June 2019 How does the writer use language and structure to show her thoughts and feelings about watching the hunt? How does the writer try to share her experiences of being at the race? In what ways does the writer use language and structure to convey her impressions of Bhutan? Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about their experiences How does the writer, Emma Levine, use language and structure in Text Two to present Yaqoob and Iqbal? You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations How does the writer use language and structure in ‘Explorers or Boys Messing’ to show what people thought about the actions of the two explorers? Questions January 2019 How does Herbert gain sympathy for the narwhals? How does Herbert gain sympathy for the people? How does Herbert present the drama of the hunt? January 2020 Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about the sports they describe. Support your answer with detailed examples from both texts, including brief quotations. Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about their experiences 2021 June How does the writer, Jamie Zeppa, use language and structure in Text Two to interest the reader? Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about the events described How does the writer show what people thought about the actions of the two explorers?
