advanced english

Notes from Class – 5/4/07
We examined two sample responses – One high-scoring and one mid-scoring response.
Aspects we discussed about the two responses were:
They both address the form – they are speeches and contain features of that text. They both contained clears thesis statements (arguments) – each kept returning to the argument that was set up [...]

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Neither democratic tolerance nor scientific objectivity demand that we should never take a stand for what we believe to be true, nor that we
should avoid discussing the final values and objects of life. — Karl Mannheim

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Irony – The term is used to refer simply to a surprising or contradictory series of events, but used more precisely in literary criticism the term refers to the difference between what is said and what is meant – the difference between what is explicitly stated and the implied meaning.
Exagerration – To emphasize a point, [...]

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‘The Great Chinese Sage Lao Tzu said that words that are beautiful are seldom true.’ (1:7)

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Mike is keen to do a big overseas story. Why? Mike warns Brian not to “underestimate our viewers”, but they have very different views of the show’s audience. According to Brian what is the essential ingredient in any story? Why does Brian think Mike’s Bougainville story is a dud? Explain his views and the implications [...]

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The primary focus for this episode is the drive to win a greater female audience. Explain the motives behind this. How does Brian justify it? What does this tell us about the primary aim of the show? How does it influence the presentation of items on the show and, hence, the representation of the ‘truth’? [...]

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How is Mike Moore represented in two episodes we have watched?

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1. What is Brian’s reaction to news of the siege? How does he view the siege?
2. Brian asks Kate to arrange an interview with a psychologist specialising in siege-related trauma. What motives does Brian have for inviting a specialist like this onto the show? How might it affect what is presented and [...]

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