9.2 Tim Collins Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Genre / mode?
A
Semi-spontaneous, transcribed multi-modal speech (broadcast and print)
2
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Audience?
A
Journalists; regiment; those with an interest in world politics; political leaders; historians; public
3
Q
Purpose?
A
Pay respects to country; inspire soldiers; unify; educate; reinforce mora boundaries; give Collins’ opinion; persuade
4
Q
Language for voice?
A
Cautionary; considerate; patriotic; hyperbolic + heightened; biased; emotive; euphemistic; imperative; religious; gracious; paternal + authoritative
5
Q
Context?
A
Iraq war, US and UK attacked in response to 9/11
6
Q
Influenced by…
A
Collins’ experiences + opinions
7
Q
Semi-spontaneous
A
Partly planned, partly informal
