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Language Analysis: “Creon is not your downfall, no, you…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 87.5%: Initially, Sophocles presents mortals as victims of fate’s merciless will. At the mercy of omnipotent,…
Initially, Sophocles presents mortals as victims of fate’s merciless will. At the mercy of omnipotent, supreme Gods, the destiny of the titular character was preordained and therefore mostly out of his hands. From the outset of the prologue, Sophocles postulates the unavoidable nature of fate. Stage directions describe Oedipus’ entry onto the stage “majestic but for a tell-tale limp”, reminding the audience of Laius and Jocasta’s attempt to kill their young boy who was “fated to couple with your mother…kill your father”, seeking to avoid the inevitable. Through this dramatic irony, Sophocles establishes the eponymous name of Oedipus which literally means “swollen feet”. The titular protagonist’s physical impairment from his wound emblemise how his personal decisions are confined within the unchanging boundaries of fate. Thus, the tragedian foreshadows the futility of his succeeding attempts to outrun prophecy, confined by the unchanging boundaries of fate. Hence, it is exemplified from the start of the tragedy that Oedipus is a helpless puppet whose trajectory is determined by divine will. Further reinforcing this sentiment through the priests’ worship of Oedipus, Sophocles simultaneously exposes the moral corruption that festers within Thebes. Stage directions encapsulate priests “[carrying] branches wound in wool”, raising their petitions to Oedipus whom they praise as “first of men” and their “saviour” to save them from the plague, the gods’
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Language Analysis: At what cost?
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 90%: TITLE: AT WHAT COST? Ayubowan, Vannakum, Assalamu Alaikum. Today we stand not just in front of the Presidential…
TITLE: AT WHAT COST?
Ayubowan, Vannakum, Assalamu Alaikum.
Today we stand not just in front of the Presidential House, but at the heart of our nation’s democracy, gathered in this Aragalaya protest to continue the struggle that Sri Lankans have fought over generations. We are protesting government corruption, economic mismanagement, and policies that have pushed us into poverty. Because, if the decisions of the Rajapaksa government continue to harm every home, village, and community, at what cost are we willing to remain silent?
My brothers and sisters, my name is Ranil, and I am seventeen. I am not a politician, a propagandist or a puppet. I am the son of hardworking middle-class parents, preparing for my final year twelve exams. Yet how can I focus on my studies while my mother cries quietly, terrified of hunger, and my exhausted father stands for hours queuing for fuel? How can I concentrate when blackouts sweep our home into darkness robbing it of warmth and safety?
I cannot. And nor should you.
A couple of months ago, the government banned chemical fertilisers overnight. While they feasted, entire villages could not grow crops, leaving many of our already impoverished brothers and sisters without fresh food. But hunger is not our only worry. Hospitals across Sri Lanka have run out of essential medicines, antibiotics, insulin, even painkillers. Doctors are forced to reuse equipment or turn away patients they can no longer help. Children with fevers die because pharmacies have empty shelves. The suffering is ours; the deaths are ours. Yet the power to solve these problems is not.
This pain stretches far beyond our villages, reaching every corner of our nation. This year, Sri Lanka’s debt has swollen to eighty-six billion dollars, more than the value of everything our nation produces in a year. Decades of corruption and reckless borrowing have left our economy in ruins. We have seen the rupee’s depreciation, soaring prices, and leaders feasting while hospitals, schools, and households starve. Every corrupt decision shatters our trust, breaks our faith and silences another voice.
Such struggles are not new to Sri Lanka. In 1953, the labouring class rose in the Hartal to protest rice subsidy cuts. Their success lay not in confrontation alone, but in strategic unity and the moral clarity of their
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Language Analysis: At what cost?
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 87.5%: TITLE: AT WHAT COST? Ayubowan, Vannakum, Assalamu Alaikum. Today we stand not just in front of the…
TITLE: AT WHAT COST?
Ayubowan, Vannakum, Assalamu Alaikum.
Today we stand not just in front of the Presidential House, but at the heart of our nation’s democracy, gathered in this Aragalaya protest to continue the struggle that Sri Lankans have fought over generations. We are protesting government corruption, economic mismanagement, and policies that have pushed us into poverty. Because, if the decisions of the Rajapaksa government continue to harm every home, village, and community, at what cost are we willing to remain silent?
My brothers and sisters, my name is Ranil, and I am seventeen. I am not a politician, a propagandist or a puppet. I am the son of hardworking middle-class parents, preparing for my final year twelve exams. Yet how can I focus on my studies while my mother cries quietly, terrified of hunger, and my exhausted father stands for hours queuing for fuel? How can I concentrate when blackouts sweep our home into darkness robbing it of warmth and safety?
I cannot. And nor should you.
A couple of months ago, the government banned chemical fertilisers overnight. While they feasted, entire villages could not grow crops, leaving many of our already impoverished brothers and sisters without fresh food. But hunger is not our only worry. Hospitals across Sri Lanka have run out of essential medicines, antibiotics, insulin, even painkillers. Doctors are forced to reuse equipment or turn away patients they can no longer help. Children with fevers die because pharmacies have empty shelves. The suffering is ours; the deaths are ours. Yet the power to solve these problems is not.
This pain stretches far beyond our villages, reaching every corner of our nation. This year, Sri Lanka’s debt has swollen to eighty-six billion dollars, more than the value of everything our nation produces in a year. Decades of corruption and reckless borrowing have left our economy in ruins. We have seen the rupee’s depreciation, soaring prices, and leaders feasting while hospitals, schools, and households starve. Every corrupt decision our government acts upon breaks our trust, our faith and convinces more people that their voices no longer matter.
Such
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Language Analysis: At what cost?
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 90%: TITLE: AT WHAT COST? Ayubowan, Vannakum, Assalamu Alaikum. Today we stand not just in front of the Presidential…
TITLE: AT WHAT COST?
Ayubowan, Vannakum, Assalamu Alaikum.
Today we stand not just in front of the Presidential House, but at the heart of our nation’s democracy, gathered in this Aragalaya protest to continue the struggle that Sri Lankans have fought over generations. We are protesting government corruption, economic mismanagement, and policies that have pushed us into poverty. Because, if the decisions of the Rajapaksa government continue to harm every home, village, and community, at what cost are we willing to remain silent?
My brothers and sisters, my name is Ranil, and I am seventeen. I am not a politician, a propagandist or a puppet. I am the son of hardworking middle-class parents, preparing for my final year twelve exams. Yet how can I focus on my studies while my mother cries quietly, terrified of hunger, and my exhausted father stands for hours queuing for fuel? How can I concentrate when blackouts sweep our home into darkness robbing it of warmth and safety?
I cannot. And nor should you.
A couple of months ago, the government banned chemical fertilisers overnight. While they feasted, entire villages could not grow crops, leaving many of our already impoverished brothers and sisters without fresh food. But hunger is not our only worry. Hospitals across Sri Lanka have run out of essential medicines, antibiotics, insulin, even painkillers. Doctors are forced to reuse equipment or turn away patients they can no longer help. Children with fevers die because pharmacies have empty shelves. The suffering is ours; the deaths are ours. Yet the power to solve these problems is not.
This pain stretches far beyond our villages, reaching every corner of our nation. This year, Sri Lanka’s debt has swollen to eighty-six billion dollars, more than the value of everything our nation produces in a year. Decades of corruption and reckless borrowing have left our economy in ruins. We have seen the depreciation of the rupee, soaring prices and leaders, who feast while hospitals, schools, and households are left to starve. And it’s ordinary citizens like us who are forced to bear the cost. Every corrupt decision our government makes breaks our trust, our faith and convinces
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Language Analysis: ‘Sunset Boulevard shows that the…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 67.5%: Released towards the end of 1950, Sunset Boulevard, Billy Wilder’s incisive expose of the Hollywood industry…
Released towards the end of 1950, Sunset Boulevard, Billy Wilder’s incisive expose of the Hollywood industry and American society more broadly was met with scathing reviews by critics who felt Wilder had maligned the all-American pursuit of fame. Indeed, Wilder criticises in his film how the pursuit of fame often creates vulnerability to the exploitation of powerful figures, and more concerningly, the loss of oneself to discontent and even madness. Despite this, Wilder endorses those in the industry who pursue meaning over fame, and illustrates how such a path can allow one to avoid the perils of the industry. Ultimately, Wilder suggests that while Hollywood is a dangerous place, it can be navigated by those who seek to produce good work. (121 words)
In the movie, the pursuit of fame leaves characters open to exploitation and even endangers their lives. Wilder reminds his audience that predatory characters wait around every corner to profit off the naivety of ‘the talent’. Joe’s callous agent tells him he should be grateful to be short on money, since “the greatest things were written on an empty stomach.” Despite professing to be Joe’s “friend”, Morino represents the most exploitative and profit-driven parts of deep Hollywood, always lurking in wait for the next “10 percent” cut. Wilder symbolically illustrates the dirtiness of the industry right from the opening of the film, when he depicts the titular street name ‘Sunset Boulevard’ written not atop a street sign, but instead in the gutter. This placement represents the lowlife aspects of Hollywood, with the fallen leaves in particular subtly hinting at the industry’s fallen and dead stars, while the high camera angle looking down on it tellingly indicates Wilder’s disgust towards the industry. The potentially fatal outcomes of chasing fame are reiterated in the next scene when the audience is presented with Joe’s dead body floating face down in a pool, while photographers crowd trying to get a good picture. Speaking from beyond the grave, Joe muses with dry empathy that “the poor dope…always wanted a pool.” As the cameras flash, he adds that he “got himself a pool – only the price turned out to be a little high.” This quote epitomises from the outset the ultimate peril of seeking acclaim: death. Indeed, it was only through his murder that Joe achieved not only the “pool”, but also the success and fame this represents in Hollywood. Joe’s haunting narration keeps the thread of death running through every scene, reminding the audience that a reckless pursuit of fame can have potentially fatal consequences. (300 words)
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Language Analysis: This is the article (was unable to…
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.
Subsequent to this establishment of trust, Liv discusses his personal experience with nappies when himself and his partner had twins. The anecdotes resonates with the parental audience and creates relatability between them and the speaker (Liv). Liv utilizes this connection to present his overarching argument, that disposable nappies are highly impactful to the environment. He states that both him and his partner wished for their parenting to have a "low impact on the world" and conversely for the "world to have a low impact" on their children. The utilisation of dichotomy to create correlation between environmental effects and child wellbeing appeals to the parental instincts to protect therefore bolstering Liv's argument .Liv further states that in tandem with the wellbeing of their "bub", he and his partner also wanted "to do the right thing". Liv utilises this statement as a by-line to shift the argument into one of morality, utilising subliminal messaging and consequential reasoning to suggest that the use of disposable nappies is immoral. This further appeals to his audience's desire to act in accordance with moral righteousness. Liv takes advantage of the relationship he has fostered with long time listeners of the podcast (who view him with respect) to position them in a place in which they do not wish to be perceived negatively by him by acting against what he considers to be "right".
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Language Analysis: Our local gym analysis
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 82.5%: As a result of a recent council decision, the fitness centre “Our Local Gym” will be decommissioned, with…
As a result of a recent council decision, the fitness centre “Our Local Gym” will be decommissioned, with funding being withdrawn and reallocated to other council projects, which sparked outrage and resistance within the centre’s membership base. Addressing a room of emotionally invested gym members, chairperson Sandy Gestalt presents an argumentative speech, proposing the idea of a joint facility with “Long Live Lollies”, which would take advantage of a neglected shopfront on the south side of the building, replacing the funding lost due to the withdrawn council grant. Gestalt employs a conciliatory, pragmatic tone, providing genuine solutions that would mitigate opposition to the gym’s closure by offering a viable alternative. In doing so, Gestalt aims to convince her gym community to support her proposal to rally behind her proposal for “Our Local Gym’s” ongoing and future development. To tie her argument together, the speech is accompanied by two images promoting “Long Live Lollies”.
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Language Analysis: VCAA 2022 section c article
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 72.5%: Nature + Adventure group have recently proposed a development plan for the Hapsey Wetlands that will comprise…
Nature + Adventure group have recently proposed a development plan for the Hapsey Wetlands that will comprise the native vegetation and animals of the area and could potentially lead to further development in the area. Consequentially, resident of Hapsey and podcast host, Janelle Tanley created a podcast episode directed towards the community of Hapsey to discuss the proposal in which she contends that approval could be detrimental to the wetlands. She shares her podcast with the intention of garnering support to revoke the proposal.
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Language Analysis: Background information Brittany Gains…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 62.5%: After the life of Brittany Gains was taken by two teenagers blinded by social media, a grass-roots movement…
After the life of Brittany Gains was taken by two teenagers blinded by social media, a grass-roots movement demands stronger laws to protect young people online and forms a protest outside of social media companies in Sydney. Eleanor Gains, the mother of the teenage girl, delivers a speech to concerned parents that encapsulates the message that social media is a violation of our community standards and ‘poisons the world’ they live in. She argues how reluctant and futile social media companies are to change their policies and their allowance of such crude and toxic behaviours which expose youth to danger. Gains’ approach to deliver her message involves emotional appeal and her use of personal anecdotes, and follows a rancorous tone to a determined tone at the end.
Gains’ opens her speech with a rancorous tone, emphasising how she ‘shouldn’t be standing here today’, showing how the indolence of social media and their lack of effort moves the problem onto others. Her anecdote of her daughter's lost life and how she was ‘murdered by two kids her own age’ takes advantage of an emotional appeal, aiming to connect with other parents. This invites them to feel a sense of grief and empathy, but also wanting to seek action to prevent a similar fate for their own children. To further emphasise her point, she acknowledges how ‘social media didn’t put the knife in their hands’, but pushed them to the point where it ‘poisoned the world they were living in’. Gains uses this blameshift to emphasise the impact of how social media negatively impacts the users of their platform, slowly corrupting their minds until they act recklessly. In a blunt and unwavering tone, she delivers ‘the truth that none of us can ignore’, that the social media platforms that were built for entertainment were inevitably ‘toxic’. With the use of the word ‘truth’, Gains is able to reinforce her point on how social media is toxic, and discourage parents from seeing the bright side of it. Her use of terms such as ‘eating disorders’, ‘self-harm’, ‘cruelty’ and ‘violence’, fosters a feeling of discomfort and uneasiness, positioning social media as a disgusting and unacceptable platform to use. She addresses how that content ‘is what our kids are exposed to everyday’, further emphasising the impression that social media can leave on children and the harm it does. This positions these worried and concerned parents of how vulnerable their children are, and the danger that they may be facing.
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Language Analysis: The age opinion
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 90%: The recent Medical Misogyny series published by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald has sparked debate about…
The recent Medical Misogyny series published by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald has sparked debate about systemic gender bias in healthcare. This issue has raised public concern over the delayed diagnoses, poor treatment, and higher mortality rates women face. In his opinion piece “Doctors Don’t Hate Women, But We Can Be Idiots When It Comes to Their Health”, oncologist Nicholas Wilcken, writing for The Age’s socially conscious, educated Australian readership concerned with public health and gender equity, concedes that gender disparity exists but argues that it stems from ignorance rather than misogyny. Across the piece, Wilcken blends professional authority, vivid anecdotes, historical reasoning, and linguistic reframing to persuade readers to replace the term medical misogyny with gynagnosia. His tone shifts from collegial agreement to defensive humour, concluding with optimism and humility to promote reform.
Wilcken strategically begins with the statement that “medical culture has … ignored the health plight of women” — a deliberate move to establish common ground with readers likely sympathetic to gender equality. This early agreement not only aligns with their values but also frames him as a self-aware insider prepared to admit fault. By embodying technical explanation of heart attack physiology with informal phrasing, describing the aorta carrying “all that lovely red, newly oxygenated blood”, Wilcken blends professional authority with conversational warmth. His repeated use of inclusive language “we doctors” signals collective responsibility, preventing the impression of defensive individualism. This combination of authority and accessibility reassures readers that his later rejection of the term medical misogyny comes from credibility, not denial. The professional tone positions educated Australians to see him as part of the solution, making them more open to his reframing of the debate.
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Language Analysis: "Flat Whites, Long Blacks and…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 72.5%: Following the backlash from local residents, journalist Annete Williams' opinion article (published in…
Following the backlash from local residents, journalist Annete Williams' opinion article (published in 'Weekend Happenings') explores the plea from local residents to ban dogs from cafe's. In a neutral and conservative tone, the author contends to Melbourne cafe' enthusiasts and 'Weekend Happenings' readers the necessity to "exercise... common sense" in response to the "increasingly prevalent" "canine companions". 'Flat Whites, Long Blacks and... Puppacinos?' reflects on the beneficial aspects of cafe's to all, and formulates a solution to the pleas of local letters.
Williams opens her article to the newspaper readers by reflecting on the importance and prevalence of cafe's. Williams opens her article in a passive and calm tone through the generalisation of "every Melbournian understanding the scenes of cafe's on "a Sunday morning". Through this, Williams places an exceeded weight on the "scenes" and prevalence of "local café[s]". Moreover, Williams furthers this relationship with the readers through the subtle marriage of rule of three and visual imagery, exploring the vast calibre of consumers. Referencing the "pelotons of cyclists", "gentle chit-chat", and "old friends [laughing]" sustains her establishment of the vibrant and inclusive environments cafe's uphold, and appeals to the reader's to reflect on their past encounters and fond memories of Melbourne cafe's. Williams cements her establishment of the morning restaurants through the hyperbolic statement of their being "few rituals... as soothing and inclusive". Here, Williams emphasises to the readers of the 'Weekend Happenings' the necessity of cafe's within Melbourne, highly exaggerating their effects on locals to boost her claims.
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Language Analysis: Analyse the use of language in the…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 70%: 2025 trial exam section C In response to being awarded the 2024 #GoldenSlice title by @VanillaVibes, resulting…
2025 trial exam section C
In response to being awarded the 2024 #GoldenSlice title by @VanillaVibes, resulting in anti social behaviour from customers, Carter Chan, owner of River Bakery, took to the bakeries social media page to offer his gratitude to @Vanillavibes for the award, but also to share his disappointment in the “apalling behaviour” displayed by the customers over the weekend. Addressing the regular customers of the bakery, specifically those responsible for showing “hositlity” to the baker’s staff, Chan seeks to emphasise that the rude behaviour exhibited will not be tolerated by the bakery, encouraging all customers to “embrace kindness” and also to support the new surveillance measures being implemented in the bakery, to ensure the safety of all individuals.
Chan Commences by “expressing his gratitude” to the “River Bakery family” for the “overwhelming support” in his bakery becoming a “beloved part of the community”.His use of the word “family” aims to create a sense of belonging among his customers, allowing regulars of the bakery to feel connected and included in the bakery’s decisions and events, which further increases their likelihood of supporting Chan’s upcoming opinions and viewpoints on a need for change in the bakery’s environment.Furthermore, Chan continues to thank @VanillaVibes for showing their “appreciation” for (the bakery’s) “baked goods” and awarding the bakery the “truly humbling” 2024 #GoldenSlice title. By personally thanking @VanillaVibes, Chan seeks to emphasise to the page and its followers that his post is not out of ungratefulness, and he has not taken the awrad for granted. His use of the adjectives “truly humbling” further intends to gain the bakery’s customers, and @VanillaVibes follower’s respect, and assure them to believe that his intentions are for the best interests of all individuals parties involved,which further increases the likelhiood of his aim to gather support for surveillance to be supported.
Having established his initial appreciation of being acknowledged by @VanillaVibes, Chan then takes responsibility for the bakery’s “failings last weekend”, due to the “unprecedented demand”. His description of the increased “lengthy cues” being “unprecedented”,hopes to potentially remove some of the blame that may be placed upon the bakery for the “difficult situation”, by highlighting that it was completely out of the bakeries control. Hoping to direct some of the blame off the bakery, Chan hopes to evoke feelings of understanding from his customers for the “limited stock availability”, to ensure he does not lose any potential customers due to the frustrating events. Chan then progresses his argument by “wholeheartedly (apologising) to his customers, especially for those “who travelled lengthy distances to experience the delicious River Bakery offerings”, in order to express to his customers that may be “frustrated and disappointed” that the bakery is truly empathetic and understanding of their feelings. By describing the bakery’s apology as “wholeheartedly”, Chan reiterates to his customers that he takes some of the blame for the events of last weekend, removing any idea of customers feeling solely targeted and blamed for the circumstances. This also aims to highlight the bakery’s genuninity and dedication to providing the best service and protecting both its staff and customers, which would further gain the support from residents of Lamsville, specifically those that are regular customers of the ‘River Bakery’.
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Language Analysis: Article exploring the welcome to…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 80%: The debate over the appropriateness of Welcome to Country ceremonies has recently gained media attention…
The debate over the appropriateness of Welcome to Country ceremonies has recently gained media attention following a group of Neo-Nazis booing this ceremony during an ANZAC Day dawn service. This urged former West Australian treasurer and director of Rio Tinto and Woodside, Ben Wyatt, to publish a response in The Australian newspaper. Through his opinion piece titled "Welcome to Country attacks point to a deeper discomfort" (April 29, 2025), Wyatt argues to a generally educated, conservative audience that these debates reveal Australian's lack of a sense of place as a nation. He contends that First Nations history is significant in the culture and development of Australia and Welcome to Country ceremonies do not diminish Australia's progression.
Wyatt opens his piece by pointing out that Australians are uncomfortable with their history of incarceration against First Nations peoples, though this underlies Australia's broader national identity. In a forthright tone, Wyatt states that the final election debate "certainly provided" an example of "how awkwardly" Indigenous heritage exists within Australia's identity. The definitive nature of this statement and certainty from Wyatt acts to emphasize how clear this discomfort has become, likely evoking reflection of the election period and the existence of this issue from the perspective of his conservative audience. Wyatt recounts how headlines did not focus on closing the "disparity" between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, nor the resolution of Australia's 'shameful' incarceration of First Nations people. These descriptions are heavily weighted with negative connotations, establishing to the reader the horrors of Indigenous history which continue to exist in the present day. Wyatt recognises how this history is of 'conquest and stolen lands' which can challenge Australia's 'extraordinary success'. This contrasts emotive language, evoking a sense of shock and guilt before describing the nation in an overwhelmingly optimistic manner, and this disconnect aims to reflect discomfort onto the reader, strengthening Wyatt's argument that Australia's history sits awkwardly in its national identity as it evokes this unease from the audience.
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Language Analysis: Task Write an analysis of the ways in…
VCE Language Analysis essay scoring 80%: Following the 2024 #GoldenSlice award presented to River Bakery, owner Carter Chan delivers a carefully crafted…
Following the 2024 #GoldenSlice award presented to River Bakery, owner Carter Chan delivers a carefully crafted open letter addressing the bakery’s customers and the broader public. The letter primarily seeks to explain the implementation of increased surveillance measures, following a surge in customer numbers and a rise in aggressive behaviour. Throughout the letter, Chan presents himself as a calm, responsible, and ethical business owner, blending appeals to logic, emotion, and authority. By openly acknowledging recent service issues and the mistreatment of staff, Chan creates a sense of urgency and moral necessity for change. His approach is aimed at justifying new surveillance policies while also reinforcing community values and protecting his staff.
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Language Analysis: Task Write an analysis of the ways in…
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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Language Analysis: Dear valued Martin & Maloney staff in…
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.
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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.