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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 70%: Following the 2024 awards to the river bakery in Lamb Ville, store owner Carter Chan gives a powerful open…
Following the 2024 awards to the river bakery in Lamb Ville, store owner Carter Chan gives a powerful open letter designed to address the public- particularly customers of the store. Informing about changes in surveillance to the river bakery. Speaking to customer concerns about stock shortages and about safety concerns sparking surveillance responses- Chan presents himself as a responsible, ethical, and understanding owner of the store, by incorporating different elements of logic, emotion, and ethical behaviours- while also appreciating late delays in their services, Chan creates an environment of a need for change in the river bakery following incidents of employees being insulted on-the-job. By incorporating elements of authority such as police reports and ethical statements- Chan attempts to create a drive for action and support in the cause for a “safer” and “more supported” river bakery.
As the open letter progresses, chan introduces elements of the polices advise, stating how “ CCTV assists in crime prevention, criminal detection and can act as a deterrent against anti-social behaviour.",a matter-of-fact tone linking surveillance with positive features such as crime prevention, leading to safety, and deterrent against antisocial behavior, this technique seems to aim to be a mix of an appeal to authority as well as alliance to authority and logic, with elements of seeking validation for potential changes. This is especially important as chan states that he is strongly against insults with his staff- which links back to the point he mentions about preventing anti-social behavior. By incorporating evidence of police advice, and using a tone of neutral language during statement incorporation- chan creates an effective element of cohesion between himself, the authority figure, and facts; presenting his solution as a logical next step towards the addition of surveillance towards his establishment. Through the use of this technique- chan aims to establish a contention
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Language Analysis: 2020 vcaa section c
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 87.5%: Drones -AA The increasing popularity of recreational drones has sparked controversy over their safety and…
Drones -AA
The increasing popularity of recreational drones has sparked controversy over their safety and appropriateness. Contributing to this debate, Byways farmer Warwick Bandle, in his address to the Byways Shire Council, contends that such devices endanger both people and property. Through a reasoned yet categorical tone, Bandle appeals to his audience of fellow rural residents and councillors, emphasising shared values of community safety and responsibility. By positioning drones as a threat to livelihoods and local harmony, he urges tighter regulation to ensure the protection of his community.
Warwick opens with a definitive portrayal of drones and the damage they can cause, establishing a firm platform from which he argues against their recreational use in order to protect his fellow farmers. By associating “drones” with “inexperienced users”, Bandle immediately positions his audience to perceive recreational drone users as careless outsiders who endanger rural livelihoods. This deliberate framing fosters distrust and frustration, prompting his audience to be more inclined to side with his call and for tighter regulation to protect the local community. In his declarative statement ‘drones are not toys’, Bandle augments the perceived dangers of drones by likening their users to irresponsible children. This comparison diminishes the credibility of recreational operators, suggesting immaturity and recklessness and eliciting within his listeners a sense of distrust in recreational operators. Accompanying his argument, the image of a drone in the foreground and a woman in the background creates an ominous and unsettling tone. The tilted camera angle evokes instability and imbalance, visually reflecting Bandle’s warning that recreational drones disrupt the harmony and order of the rural community. The implication that the drone has damaged the land while a tourist searches for it symbolically reinforces Bandle’s categorical assertion that drones cause “havoc [when visitors] are searching for their wayward drones,” prompting his audience to align with his arguments to protect their community.
Having established the potential for danger when drone users are unregulated, Bandle transitions into a balanced consideration of
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Language Analysis: oyr local gym aa
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 80%: The recent phasing out of subsidies for Our Local Gym in favour of re-allocating council funding has been met…
The recent phasing out of subsidies for Our Local Gym in favour of re-allocating council funding
has been met with intense controversy regarding the future direction of the supposedly
community-based business. In her enthused yet pleading speech, chair of the Our Local Gym
committee, Sandy Gestalt, emphasises the financial predicament of the business and presents
the collaboration with Long Live Lollies as an effective solution. Addressing the debate primarily
through a community-focussed lens, Gestalt calls upon gym members to vote in favour of the
partnership as a means to keep the business running as per usual. Accompanying the speech is
a visual depicting the motto of Long Live Lollies and an image illustrating the integration of
exercise and lollies.
From the outset, Gestalt overlays a primarily social argument, detailing the heritage of Our
Local Gym and its past involvement in improving the lives of clientele. The strategic placement
of such a culturally focussed argument at the forefront of her piece enables Gestalt to
immediately foster a greater appreciation of the business and its communal value. Indeed,
Gestalt’s phrase “worked together – we worked out together” suggests a dual collaboration in
both a professional and physical context, priming listeners to associate her forthcoming
“business” proposal as a mere extension of these existing obligations. Through citing “we’ve
built your fitness, your strength and your confidence” Gestalt attempts to remind gym members
at the meeting of the physical and mental wellbeing they have derived from Our Local Gym,
predisposing them to reciprocate this gesture through supporting the new business partnership.
Whilst the tangible rewards of “fitness” and “strength” appeal to rationally inclined listeners, the
psychological rewards of increased “confidence” emphasises the role of the gym in providing a
deeper, existential fulfillment of gym-goers beyond the physical benefits. This emphasis on
intangible outcomes as a core service exclusive to Our Local Gym is continued when Gestalt
references the “shiny new equipment, giant flatscreen TVs” which characterise “larger
commercial gyms”. The juxtaposition of the conceited gym-goers who “[post] gym selfies” and
Our Local’s humble mission to “[accept] all bodies and all fitness journeys”, places the gym as
inclusive of all demographics and a force for social cohesion as opposed to the “competitive”
environment fostered at larger gyms. Through deliberately placing a sense of community as a
core and unique facet of Our Local Gyms, Gestalt seeks to portray her forthcoming request for
the Live Long Lollies business partnership as one that is vested in social interests rather than
commercial ones.
Developing from such a communal argument to a more solutions-based argument, Gestalt
presents the business partnership as a viable route for ensuring the continued operation of Our
Local Gym. Such
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 72.5%: An advertising firm, “Martin and Maloney”, recently distributed an open letter initially written by Martin to…
An advertising firm, “Martin and Maloney”, recently distributed an open letter initially written by Martin to all staff regarding implementing changes to their working from home policies, while providing information on the new face-to-face expectations
Martin begins his letter by expressing his appreciation for all the staff's hard work and commitment at “Martin and Maloney”, while acknowledging their dedication to maintaining the company's reputation and earning the highest possible funds, additionally drafting the “changes” occurring in the span of the next year. This idea is likely to show how staff are valued and as important as the company to Martin, which allows him to win over the staff and for them to agree and follow along with the decision while assuring staff that their hard work has not been neglected and put aside, while making sure his support and appreciation will not change even after the “changes” have been made. To convince his staff, Martin opens his letter with this wording as a way to reassure them that, as employees, their presence also matters. This idea is further supported by the group's logo of hands, which presents a variety of skin colours, suggesting the diversity and inclusivity that his company acknowledges. This shows the teamwork and inclusivity needed, as well as sharing different ideas to build on these connections with others, also as a way to learn new things that you had never imagined. Furthermore, Martin portrays his positive tone as he proceeds to reassure staff will feel “our appreciation” through the “Christmas parties” organised especially for them. This positions staff to feel that they truly deserve this love and support, and that this treatment should come off as a thank you on behalf of everyone from the company for overcoming any problems faced during the work-from-home period and that this should make up for their strong efforts and commitment
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 70%: Our Local Gyms recent emergency meeting with the local community has sparked debate whether a partnership with…
Our Local Gyms recent emergency meeting with the local community has sparked debate whether a partnership with Long Live Lollies is a viable solution to their lack of funding. Sandy Gestalt, the chairwoman of the Our Local Gym committee, presents a speech with accompanying slides contends that the only possible solution to keep Our Local Gym running is to welcome a partnership with Long Live Lollies. Gestalt targets the sociability and (family nature) of the community to encourage them to approve and support the new partnership.
Initially, Gestalt opens her piece by addressing the members of Our Local Gym in a warm and appreciative tone, expressing the uncertainty of Our Local Gym’s financial situation. The author uses inclusive language with “a group of people who have worked together” and how “we know that together we can save Our Local Gym”, encouraging the reader to position themselves in a position where they are already in Gestalt's point of view. Gestalt uses (ad hominem ?? what idk) by addressing the audience before introducing her argument, ‘acknowledging the history and value of Our Local Gym’, allowing the audience to feel invited and trusting Gestalt, inviting them to feel more likely to agree with her because of their social connection. Moreover, Gestalt mocks other local gyms, and how they “flame their shiny new equipment”, criticising other competition and making themselves seem more superior, inviting the audience to stay with Our Local Gym.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 70%: Analysing articles Practise SAC Ashlon Lever Page 1 In January of 2025, Grace Tame, former Australian of the…
Analysing articles Practise SAC Ashlon Lever Page 1
In January of 2025, Grace Tame, former Australian of the year Grace Tame arrived at a morning tea for Australian of the year nominees wearing a shirt with the phrase "Fuck Murdoch" as a form of protest. In response, a writer Paul Hansome, a writer for his own independant news site 'Uncancelled Australia Blog' published an article titled, "When Protest Becomes Performance." Hansomes kept a solid stance that whilst everyone has the right to protest, there are situations in which it is innapropriate and ends up overshadowing the message they intended to promote. Written in a concerned, didactic tone, Hansome's article is aimed towards younger adults, people that have the ability to shift and transform this modern protest culture into a healthier, more impactful form that doesn't overthrow the issue at hand.
Hansome commences by praising Tame, calling her "Brave [and] uncompromising" and giving credit to her for what she does. Hansome's choice to lead his article with this, creates alongside the didactic nature of the tone, creates an environment for the younger adults in which a debate and opinions are open and free. He inclines the reader to agree more with his opinion by positioning them in a way that doesn't conduct rage or blind following, but rather a more critical thinking approach and logical approach. The inclusion of inclusive language also helps to ensure it is not just the main target audience, but everyone who reads it is being transported into this free speech environment. Hansome does this to show the younger adults how to think critically about a topic and acknowledge the both sides.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 75%: Section C – 9/10/2025 The contentious debate surrounding the local café scene for everyday Melburnians has…
Section C – 9/10/2025
The contentious debate surrounding the local café scene for everyday Melburnians has transcended from silent questioning to overt demands for change. In a newsletter, culture editor, Annette Williams, addresses recent concerns about the ever-present existence of dogs in local spaces, such as café’s, post lockdown. Williams establishes her stance with a comforting and sympathetic tone, as she outlines the current issue at hand for her audience, the authoritative and informative language she employs works to persuade readers against banning dogs from existing in public alongside their owners. Williams appeals to the audience’s sympathy, including a compelling visual to further provoke the reader to consider her point of view.
As the article begins, Williams opens by painting a vivid image of an everyday scenario “every Melburnian” would be familiar with. The use of descriptive imagery to describe the “aroma of roasting coffee beans”, paired with the “cyclists … clad in lycra”, the audience is instantly put at ease in a “gentle” picture of their local café on a Sunday morning. Williams maintains her candid tone when detailing the extensive range of stakeholders concerned within the issue, spanning from “vegans” to “protein-bulkers”, all who are participants in the weekend café scene, as she aims to cement the depth of the issue and remind the readers of who exactly is being affected. Thereafter, Williams shifts her tone, employing the use of a rhetorical question to evoke feelings of doubt and questioning into her audience. As her argument unfolds, Williams repeats her use of rhetorical questions, each question presenting a more exaggerated potential outcome. She questions at first, the safety of petting a dog, before arguing that a “pooch” will be sitting beside her tax accountant next July, openly pondering whether there will be “support donkey[s]” on her next grocery trip. The sense of fear and feelings of doubt the audience experience when reading Williams exaggerated scenarios entices the reader to question their own previous thinking, as their ideas and beliefs are being directly threatened by William’s hyperbolic statements. Williams intentionally crafts unrealistic and unlikely scenarios as a form of playful jest with their reader, positioning the audience and author relationships in a new light. As a result, the audience is made to feel as if the issue is over dramatized, as the idea of a “cowering Doberman” infiltrating the life “rituals” for everyday citizens is highly unrealistic. Moreover, the overarching effect this imprints on the reader is the re-established audience and author relationship. As Williams continues to equip inclusive language, stating, “we can’t throw this puppy out with Saturday’s eggshells” they aim to envelop all readers into the issue, making it a widespread concern, more specifically, creating the sense that the reader is a direct part of debate. Within this, Williams subtly criticises the opposing views of this issue, addressing “those calling for bans” in the comment section of the newsletter, as lacking “a bit of empathy”, notably disagreeing with their “harass[ment]” of local baristas to banish a dog outside their establishment. Williams negative characterisation of the opposing side of the argument aims to deter the reader away from feeling loyalty or in agreement with the “menacing” side. The use of negative connotations cleverly enforces the aura of right and wrong, implying to the audience that they should identify with William’s perspective as a dog lover.
The
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Language Analysis: VCE 2020 Exam Section C
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 77.5%: Recent media attention has been focused on the controversial issue of recreational drone usage by tourists…
Recent media attention has been focused on the controversial issue of recreational drone usage by tourists visiting the shire of Byways. Warwick Bandle’s speech at the public meeting presents an assertive and concerned argument, contending that drone flying should be banned for individuals without a license. By considering the benefits of commercial drone usage, he urges the local council to consider placing regulations regarding unmanned aerial vehicles.
Bandle begins his speech by exposing the repercussions and marring effects of unlicensed drone usage. Bandle warns that “inexperienced users are… a costly problem”, highlighting their recklessness forces local farmers to spend hard earned dollars to clean up after their mess. The council is likely positioned to feel a sense of ‘hip pocket nerve’ as they recognise the costly demands required to resolve issues created by ignorant tourists. Through the employment of rhetorical questions asking, “What happens when…?”, and the repetition of the word “imagine”, the presenter asserts that flying drones for entertainment “can be lethal”, conveying the potential dangers and the risks that untrained tourists can pose to the local environment. This likely places members of the council to ponder about what they can do to help protect the farmland and the safety of all residents and tourists in the community. In addition, by listing possible ramifications of recreationally flying drones, such as “crashing through crops…letting livestock out… [and] damaging the harvester”, Bandle emphasises the disruptions farmers deal with, evoking a sense of urgency for the community to realise that these issues are genuine, hopefully causing them to advocate for stricter regulations. Furthermore, the speech defines farmers as the “backbone of the community”, utilising inclusive language through the phrase “we understand” to reiterate that they acknowledge how visitors benefit local communities. However, Bandle demands that “it’s time to say, Enough!” when tourists start “causing havoc” in order to refute the mistreatment of their land. This appeals to the council board, prompting them to strive for stricter regulations which ensure that tourist misdemeanors do not disrupt the safety and surroundings of local farming communities.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 72.5%: A group of musicians from local secondary colleges have written an open letter to the community of Narrow…
A group of musicians from local secondary colleges have written an open letter to the community of Narrow Valley, proposing an all new music festival in the region catering to a wide range of people to rejuvenate the region’s culture and local economy. Appealing to an audience of all ages who wish to see the region revived, the musicians passionately present a predominantly sequential and considered argument with the central aim of convincing readers to attend the initial meeting and support the initiative. Accompanying the letter is an image capitalising on the notion of inclusivity, further supporting the author’s contetntion that the festival will attract a broad range of visitors to the region, boosting the local economy and reviving the flailing region.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 85%: The Cost Of Minimising South Asian Tragedies Ayesha Noman Greetings, everyone. Let me start with an image for…
The Cost Of Minimising South Asian Tragedies
Ayesha Noman
Greetings, everyone.
Let me start with an image for you all.
Remember when tragedy struck the Air India flight in June 2025? Picture the children waiting at the airport gate, holding letters and signs saying “Welcome Home Dad!” An innocent girl’s beady eyes scan the crowd, waiting for her father's familiar face. But her father never walks through those glass doors. Instead, there is a headline: Air India plane crash. Hundreds of lives were lost, one person survived, and families around the world were shattered. Yet instead of global solidarity, social media mocked the dead. Instead of empathy, grief was reduced to a punchline. And whilst the country grieved, the world just kept moving forward.
So here I am, arguing a poignant cry of the minimised tragedies in South Asia; mocking the, erasing them, or dismissing them. It is not harmless. It is racism dressed up as humour. It is silence and praise, disguised as neutrality. And it has to stop.
When the tragic crash took more than 300 lives, media headlines documented heartbreak, but online? Mockery. Sarcastic memes about Indians, cheap shots at accents, whole communities dismissed as if their deaths meant nothing. Worthless. The digital world responded with cruelty. Instead of mourning or sympathy, comment threads were filled with racism. Articles in Indian Link described it as “grieving, while being trolled.” Stripping victims of their dignity and merit before they even touch the soil of the ground. I ask you: if this crash had been in Sydney or New York, would the victims have been laughed at? Would the grief be reduced to a meme on TikTok? This is not humour. This is cruelty. It is a society saying, your hurt matters less than ours.
But these jokes are not accidental; they’re rooted in stereotypes. The online slurs, the tired, old one-liners about food hygiene or accents, memes reducing entire communities into modern ideological graffiti. Pakistanis reduced to caricatures, Bangladeshis dismissed as “cheap labour”, Indians referred to as “tech scammers.” We’ve all seen it and unknowingly contribute. Evidence of rising anti-Indian sentiment and hateful tropes has been documented across media and community reporting; A 2025 OneIndia report highlighted the persistence of online slurs portraying South Asians as unclean or scammers. This is where “humour” becomes dangerous. Every time we laugh at those stereotypes, we dehumanise an entire community. And when you dehumanise people and target vulnerable communities, it becomes far too easy to dismiss their suffering when disaster strikes. Powerful rhetorical tools, sarcasm, irony, and parody are twisted to punch downwards. Tools that should be used to expose corruption, yet they’re used to ridicule the powerless.
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Language Analysis: personal journeys - change
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 62.5%: Firsty the writer argues that cutting off social media will have a more negitive impact on students and can…
Firsty the writer argues that cutting off social media will have a more negitive impact on students and can lead to haumful pathways. By using the save the lann chilavens youth advisor Dante casanova, who argues it would rip away lifelines, it makes an emotional but harsh appeal and positions readers to rethink the Severity of the situation. It also is impactful as using experts such as casanova stregnthens the argoment and adds a sense of credability. Stating that the proposed ban is like putting a bandaid on or gunshot wound adresses he sarcasm, as its implying that the ban is a temporary fix on a major problem. It calls on government to undestand the bigger impacts this could have on such young children.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 80%: As streaming services become increasingly popular across society, there has been a decline in attendance for…
As streaming services become increasingly popular across society, there has been a decline in attendance for traditional cinemas, one of which is located in the small town of Toppdale. In response, the marketing manager, Ava, published a social media post on the Toppdale Community Voice page. Echoing the several positives of their homely place, to attract back residents of Toppdale and prevent the closure of their cinema. Accompanying the post are two images depicting the exterior of their cinema, as well as the joyous sight of patrons enjoying a movie within their walls.
From the outset, Ava deploys an alarming tone to highlight the imminent danger their cinema is forced into by the streaming revolution. She opens by addressing the longevity of their cinema by listing how it has survived “ The Great depression… the invention of television, videos” and stood strong during “two world wars”. By emphasising the cultural significance of their cinema, it illustrates to the Toppdale community the hardships they’ve had to endure in the past and recover from. This positions them to view cinemas as a resilient force that should not give up yet, and fosters growing support for them. Having established the enduring nature of their cinema, Ava addresses the risk of closing their doors “Forever!” Through the lexical word choice, it reinforces the severity of the situation, spotlighting the permanent consequences that could occur without prompt intervention. This evokes a sense of urgency in the residents, making them feel inclined to act quickly to prevent irreversible damage. They close their intro by adopting a more logical approach, quoting how they have dropped attendance by over “50%” over just “a few years”, and by using statistics, it highlights the drastic downward trajectory the cinema is following. This further invites readers to feel a sense of urgency and be motivated to take action to prevent the situation from worsening. One of the images depicts the outside of their cinema, with a barren atmosphere lacking any people. This illustrates the potential effects that can occur if action is not taken. Compounding the sense of urgency to the readers and making them feel ready to help participate and save the cinema.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 77.5%: Due to a large comments on both social media and their website, host of the Apples and Oranges podcast - JAC…
Due to a large comments on both social media and their website, host of the Apples and Oranges podcast - JAC LIV - decided to incorporate the topic of nappies within an episode of the podcast. Targeted towards an audience of new parents, Liv utilizes a casual and buoyant tone in order to present his discussion. He contends that disposable nappies are troublesome but acknowledges the drawback of reusable ones, thus providing a pragmatic solution that will benefit both the children and the environment.
Subsequent to the podcast introduction, Liv opens the discussion of nappies by declaring "[His] biases upfront", stating that he believes that disposable nappies are "evil". This overt transparency with his audience establishes a sense of comfortability, positioning the readership to trust him by immediately informing them of his stance. Despite this, Liv continues to say that he put his "theories and prejudices to the test". By suggesting that he has the ability to contest his own notions, Liv creates a sense of his own objectivity, regardless of personal ideologies. This therefore targets the audience by framing himself as an individual who is willing to set aside his beliefs in order to uncover the truth. Liv thus, builds credibility with his readership through a combination of transparency and objectivity. Liv amplifies this notion through the utilisation of the first visual which depicts a woman balancing on a seesaw, apple in one hand, orange in the other. This image represents the podcast's overall goal of comparing and contrasting various issues in order to assist the audience. Furthermore, the presentation of the seesaw being balanced, rather than flipped to one side, encapsulates the podcasts - and therefore Liv's - commitment to fairly analysing the qualities of two opposing ideas, corroborating a sense of genuine openness with the readership.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 70%: Recent debate has arisen over the difficult economic situation in the rural town of Narrow Vally leading to…
Recent debate has arisen over the difficult economic situation in the rural town of Narrow Vally leading to discussion on how to boost dropping visitor counts. In response, The Student Music leadership group of Narrow Vally published a open letter on social media and in the newspaper in addition to displaying them in shops and businesses. In it, The Student Music leadership group enthusiastically and at times passionately contends the benefits that a music festival will bring. Targeting an audience of Narrow Vally locals, the Student Music group encourages locals to attend the initial meeting for discussion.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 75%: From the outset, the author employs a largely logical argument to expose the narrow valley community to the…
From the outset, the author employs a largely logical argument to expose the narrow valley community to the ever-growing neglect of the gorgeous gardens festival, in hopes to revitalising the Gorgeous gardens festival
The author begins by establishing hopeful notion through the energetic-driven youth’s approach to music and their values in, ‘we are eager to seize opportunities to bring dynamic and long overdue changes’. This is designed to prime the nostalgic socially-engaged readers to realise the excitement of the new generation’s inclusive nature of rekindling music within the narrow valley community, and are thus more likely to be receptive with the predestined revival of the gorgeous gardens festival. In addition, the author proclaims diversity in the abundance of ‘all encompassing abilities’ ranging from all styles and eras of music in we, ‘celebrate diversity’. In hopes of separating any pre-accustomed divide in the community members’ favoured music styles in an attempt to eventually bring them aboard to ‘sharing [their] endeavours everyday’. Having established a music-driven connection with socially-active readers, the author utilises a series of possible rhetorical comments from community members. Through this strategic ploy, the author portrays the communities active voice to signal to them as being respected, heard and accounted for any concerns.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 75%: Following a controversial proposal to commercially develop the Hapsey Wetlands, one of the region’s last…
Following a controversial proposal to commercially develop the Hapsey Wetlands, one of the region’s last protected natural sanctuaries, local resident Janelle Tanley responds in episode 32 of her podcast Hapsey Happenings. Tanley contends that the development plan is a destructive intrusion that damages the ecosystems that must remain within the wetlands. Her audience consists of Hapsey residents, environmentalists and everyday listeners of her podcast. Through the use of structural features such as evocative images and descriptive anecdotes, Tanley reinforces her contention. As her tone shifts from reflective to urgent and critical, ultimately, Tanley aims to persuade her audience to resist the development.
Tanley begins her podcast by positioning herself as a credible voice in the argument, identifying herself as a lifelong resident and a host of a personal driven program. This appeal to authority builds trust, furthermore, presenting herself as someone who has experiences the authentic concern for the wetlands. Her use of an anecdote about walking through the wetlands with friends, “softly without disturbing the tranquil surroundings,” creates a peaceful image of the natural wetlands. Tanley’s use of inclusive language “my friends” and “our wetlands,” fosters solidarity with the listening audience, encouraging them to see themselves as custodians of the area. Tanley anchors her argument through evoking shared values of the community, ensuring that she emotionally resonates with her audience in the beginning of episode 32.
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Language Analysis: VCAA NHT 2021 English Exam Article
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 80%: In light of the rapid increase in workload expectations of modern society, widespread stress and concern has…
In light of the rapid increase in workload expectations of modern society, widespread stress and
concern has been catalysed amongst workers regarding their current work-life balance. Prompted
by the prevalence of this psychological discomfort, experienced lifestyle coach and university
lecturer in human resources management penned an article entitled Where is the Balance in the
magazine Business for the Future, employing a sombre and then forthright tone to emphasise the
importance of "work-life balance" to his audience of employees and successful business owners
alike. Initially lamenting the conditioning of society to desire a self=oppressive system of excessive
work expectations, Manne proceeds by expounding a plethora of advantages brought by the
implementation of effective work life balance policies. Dispelling any spurious rumours pertaining
to the correlation of increased work with occupational success, Manne offers clarity in the process
of attaining an idealised work life balance, providing a range of suggestions which he ultimately
seeks his audience to endorse.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 87.5%: Following the emergence of a potential modernisation of the local, unspoilt Hapsey Wetlands, debate has…
Following the emergence of a potential modernisation of the local, unspoilt Hapsey Wetlands, debate has sparked surrounding a proposed development plan; which aims to commercialise the region for locals, given the potential damages which may coalesce onto the region. More broadly, the matter has raised concern regarding the degree to which governmental bodies should disregard the desires of locals who may oppose such changes. Thus, responding to the controversy in the 32nd episode of her podcast “Hapsey Happenings”, Hapsey resident Janelle Tanley contends that the Nature+Adventure group, whose profit-driven values oppose her own, are purely detrimental to the local area, regardless of the economic benefits which they claim to provide. In this way, she aims to villainise Nature+Adventure group, imploring Hapsey locals -- particularly those who frequent her podcast -- to oppose the changes, with the ultimate intention of halting the group’s future projects to protect nearby regions from also succumbing to their regime.
Initially assuming a moderate and intimate persona to reinforce the personal connection with podcast listeners, Tanley emphasises the intrinsic value which the wetlands provide; for both herself and the wider community who may not as readily recognise its benefits. In doing so, she aims to portray herself as genuine for prioritising the concerns of the Hapsey locals, thus reinforcing her future attacks against the Adventure+Nature group. Her warmth is immediately felt in her opening, particularly in stating the obvious fact that she is indeed “[our] host, Janelle Tanley”. The possessive determiner “your” is especially important in reinforcing her sense of commitment to the Hapsey residents, whilst simultaneously imbuing her podcast with a subtly casual and personal atmosphere only possible through her familiarity to the region. Tanley’s attachment of mystical and healing nomenclature, namely in characterising the wetlands as one of the “the last protected sanctuaries” in the region, serves to also paint Hapsey in a vulnerable manner, thus emphasising its importance beyond merely an ecosystem. Compounded by her employment of an inundative lexicon, labelling the newspaper as “overflowing” and “flooded with letters”, Tanley intensifies the necessity of resisting the changes in hinting at the imminence of the wetland’s modernisation, and consequently the importance of protecting such a landmark. Her tonal switch to one of reminiscence and plea, however, exposing the wetland’s portrayal as “just another area… under threat of destruction” also laments the contrasting views of outsiders, painting them as ignorant through an inability to recognise the wetland’s value. Reaffirmed by her employment of a visual rhetoric, depicting various extracurricular activities against the Hapsey backdrop, Tanley reaffirms that the wetlands serve as a source of connection and community for locals, warning of the societal stratification which would occur from its loss.
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VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 90%: The People's Voice My son, I am writing this as I sit under the great boa tree, searching for knowledge only…
The People's Voice
My son,
I am writing this as I sit under the great boa tree, searching for knowledge only our country can give me. I have written and torn this letter up five times, trying to turn a 60,000-year-old story about the strength and power of our people into words.
If you are reading this, my breath has left my lungs, my last footprints have been blown away, and my bones return to country. Do not mistake my silence for absence. My voice, our voice, lives on through you. Our fight is our voice. Do not let it smolder in silence. Let it roar.
Do not be sad in my passing, but carry my torch. The fire of protest, the voice of resistance, is now yours to tend. This voice has echoed since eternity — this fire for which I let blood, sweat, and the broken dreams of your aunties, uncles, and all those who came before you.
I am writing to you as it is up to you now — up to you to commemorate the ashes of the past. Spark the fire and voice of our people in the present. Our voice is heard by all. Our fire cannot be ignored by those in power.
The fire of protest.
First was your grandfather, Jandamarra. For so long his voice was suffocated, his fire nearly extinguished, his once proud open flame smothered as he was captured and tortured by British oppression.
But our fire, our protest, doesn't die.
The power of our people is greater than those in power.
Our fire, our voice, is eternal.
In 1985 we turned against the British, freed our own people, caged like ewes. This was his protest, this was his voice — a voice they couldn't ignore, the voice of protest. That singular act of protest united his people, ignited an inferno so large, so powerful it swept everything in its way.
When you light your fire, when you use your voice, it will unsettle Australia. The crackle of our fire will sink a column that once classed us as flora and fauna. A song that will sear our abductors, our silencers, our oppressors. Stoke our fire so that its embers spread wide across our country — the embers of protest, pride, and power.
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Language Analysis: 2025 Enhanced Games
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 80%: Amid the announcement of the Enhanced Games, concern has arisen around the possibility of “clean” athletes…
Amid the announcement of the Enhanced Games, concern has arisen around the possibility of “clean” athletes taking part in the games. In an attempt to uncover the inherent risks involved, sports columnist Darren Kane in his opinion article “Why clean athletes will never be allowed to compete in the doping games” (The Age, 23/5/25), contends that the concept of the Enhanced Games is both dangerous and absurd, targeting both readers of The Age and all high level athletes. Knowing that many readers may be unaware of the dangers of such a concept, Kane transitions from a sarcastic to a scathing tone, arguing that it presents a multitude of health risks, introduces corruption and is not the solution for scientific advancement. With the inclusion of the two images, one depicting the performance enhancing process and the other of the results, Kane illustrates the lack of hard work and dedication that is often synonymous with high level athletes. Ultimately, he articulates the reasoning behind segregation of clean and “juiced” athletes and seeks to encourage readers to apply pressure on the organisation to stop the event from occurring.
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Language Analysis: Newsletter>Principal’s Message Last…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 77.5%: In a weekly newsletter uploaded to Spire Primary School’s site on 8 July 2017, Principal Denise Walker…
In a weekly newsletter uploaded to Spire Primary School’s site on 8 July 2017, Principal Denise Walker addresses the growing issue of plastic waste, arguing that while the school has taken significant steps towards sustainability, more must be done to tackle excessive packaging. Her piece is accompanied by a comment from Louise, a parent, who pushes back against Walker’s suggestions, criticising them as impractical for modern families. Across the two texts, inclusive language, tonal shifts, visual imagery, and appeals to responsibility are deployed to position parents either towards or against Walker’s vision for a more sustainable school community.
From the outset, Walker establishes context by praising the school’s past initiatives before turning to the pressing issue of plastic packaging. She highlights Spire as “the only local school that has a ‘Walk/Pedal to School Day’ once a week, rather than once a month or even once a term!” The repetition of “once” underscores how the school is already outperforming others, instilling pride in parents and presenting Spire as a community leader in environmental responsibility. Yet, Walker quickly tempers this pride by pointing to the ubiquity of unnecessary packaging: “the newspaper in plastic, hamburgers in boxes, individual packets of tissues, little packages of rice crackers and chips.” This listing overwhelms the reader with examples of excess, shifting their feelings from pride to guilt by highlighting how their everyday consumption contributes to environmental harm. The accompanying image of dull grey landfill piles reinforces this guilt, visually emphasising the bleak future awaiting if waste continues unchecked. By beginning with achievements before turning to failures, Walker carefully guides parents from self-congratulation towards acknowledging that further action is urgently needed.
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Language Analysis: Background information The Narrow…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 75%: In an open letter published in the local newspaper, shared on social media and displayed in shops across the…
In an open letter published in the local newspaper, shared on social media and displayed in shops across the Narrow Valley region, The Student Music Leadership Group advocates for the establishment of a youth-driven music festival. Framing the decline of the long-running garden festival as evidence of cultural stagnation, the students contend that a new , inclusive festival will revitalise the region. Targeting older residents proud of tradition, families and business owners reliant on tourism, the group uses an enthusiastic, hopeful tone to present generational change as essential for prosperity and renewal.
From the outset, the writers position themselves as energetic, inclusive, and representative of the community’s future. The letter begins by introducing the group as “high-school music students, teachers and mentors” united by passion and diversity, inviting readers to trust their credibility and feel reassured that youth voices are capable of leadership. By stressing that the festival will include “all budding musicians, regardless of age and abilities,” the writers appeal to fairness and community spirit, encouraging the audience to see themselves, or their children reflected in this inclusive vision. The groups reference to thousands of social media followers builds credibility, positioning readers to believe the proposal already has widespread momentum and that they should join in rather than be left behind. Rhetorical questions such as “What about our garden festival? Who doesn’t love a garden?” create a playful yet pointed contrast, nudging readers to reconsider their attachment to the old festival and shift their support towards the new event. Together, these strategies establish the students as credible leaders while framing their proposal as both inclusive and necessary for the community’s cultural future.
The leadership group then shifts their argument to anticipate
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Language Analysis: Welcome to Country at the footy is not…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 87.5%: Debate has recently emerged over the inclusion of Welcome to Country ceremonies at many major sporting…
Debate has recently emerged over the inclusion of Welcome to Country ceremonies at many major sporting events, particularly during the AFL finals, with some critics dismissing them as divisive or unnecessary. Responding in his opinion piece, “Welcome to Country at the footy is not the place to push personal views” (The Age, 19 September 2024), Matthew Stokes, an AFL columnist and former player argues that while Welcome to Country ceremonies should remain a respectful acknowledgment of Indigenous heritage, its increasing frequency and politicisation risk alienating audiences and diluting its cultural power. Writing with the dual authority of his Aboriginal identity and professional sporting career, Stokes employs a reflective yet conversational tone to appeal to both AFL fans and socially progressive Australians concerned with Indigenous affairs. Accompanying the piece are two photographs , one depicting a Welcome to Country ceremony being performed at an AFL game and one of AFL players on the field celebrating, which visually reinforces Stoke’s contention that football should primarily be a unifying spectacle rather than a platform for political expression.
With the central aim of reframing Welcome to Country as a ceremony that should unify rather than divide, Stokes commences his piece by juxtaposing its description as a “beautiful, respectful ceremony” with the claim that it has become “confusing” and “divisive.” By opening with this contrast, he positions readers to reflect on how far the practice has drifted from its original intention and implicitly validates the frustrations of those who feel alienated by its current form. His repeated use of inclusive language that “unites us” and AFL fans together in recognising “our history” appeals to collective identity, positioning the audience to see the ceremony's original purpose as belonging to all Australians. Yet by warning that it is increasingly “overdone” and used to “push agendas,” Stokes employs emotive diction to simulate audience frustration suggesting that the ceremony risks alienating rather connecting. Moreover, his acknowledgement that “many people are confused by its purpose” disarms potential accusations of ignorance, encouraging readers to view their doubts as legitimate rather than prejudiced. This makes the reader more receptive to his critique. Furthermore, Stokes warns that repetition risks diluting the ceremony’s significance, arguing that when it is “overdone” or misused to “push agendas,” it loses the respect it was designed to foster. This reasoning appeals to readers’ sense of cultural preservation, framing his critique as motivated not by hostility but by a genuine desire to protect the ceremony’s value.
Additionally, with the intention of aligning himself with the everyday football fan, Stokes bluntly asserts that “people are not there to watch Welcome to Country, they are there to watch a game of football.” This direct and colloquial phrasing positions the audience to agree with a statement that feels like plain common sense, reframing the objections to the ceremony as practical rather than prejudiced. By drawing on specific examples such as Shannon Ruska’s “rousing” Welcome to Country at the Gabba or Edwin Fejo and Liam Stansfield’s efforts in Darwin, Stokes uses anecdotal evidence to
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Language Analysis: 2023 VCCA Argument analysis
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 75%: In the light of the current issues surrounding the engagement and community action of citizens of Narrow…
In the light of the current issues surrounding the engagement and community action of citizens of Narrow Valley, The Student music leadership group at Narrow Valley highschool vehemently assert a social argument to start a new musical festival targeted at the younger generation of Narrow Valley. Their leadership groups believes in the importance of bringing the community together to establish innovative partnerships and increase prosperity for the Narrow Valley Region can be achieved through starting this new musical festival. Through the use of an encouraging visual highlighting the importance of instruments and music bringing people together, the Narrow Valley leadership team encourage the community to petition strongly to allow the commencement of a music festival. Ultimately, the Narrow Valley leadership team’s broader intent is to drive for community action to occur in the region in order to strive for generational change and start a musical festival that is open to all young people to enjoy and love.
From the outset, the student music leadership team at Narrow Vallley highschool mounts a social argument to establish the importance of celebrating diversity and creativity in the local region through kickstarting a fresh, new festival of music. This is highlighted through the clever use of inclusive language presented through “we” and “our,” being the community of Narrow Valley. The word "We", encourages bringng the audience together, of the progressive youth and the skeptical Narrow valley community. The use of "our passion;" being the community highlights the conjoined belief of youth and concerned broader community to working towards a common goal by calling to action for an exciting new idea for the greater good of the Narrow Valley community. Additionally, the use of rhetorical language, through the leadership team offering a rebuttal, being “disrupting peace” and “corrupting” Narrow valley streets, highlights the cost of the music festival. However, the student leadership team offers the idea that the income of the community is reliant on the music festival, calling to action to the concerned community committee that the festival is the only way to stop the forthcoming economic crisis of the community. Furthermore, the salience of the visual highlights the use of many different looking instruments, being symbolic of the different members of the Narrow Valley community coming together to work towards the improvement of the region. This visual can ignite feelings of belonging for the youth in Narrow Valley community, having a safe space to come together and participate in, and encourage them to call for action to have a Narrow Valley music festival. Thus, the student music leadership team vividly buttress through their social argument the importance of the music festival for the broader community and the positive economical impact and improvement of the Narrow valley region.
Having intimated the importance of the musical festival for the social aspect of the Narrow Valley community, the