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In what ways is the advert “The Look” ‘a story about bias’ in contemporary American society?

One way Procter & Gamble conveys ‘a story about bias’ is through the use of repetition between scenes of certain visual aspects. For example, there is a repetition of the type of lighting in the pool scene and the court room as the light shines through the window and puts him under a spotlight. However,…

How does the Poet use Language and Structure to Convey the Idea of Language and Identity?

Compare and contrast the ways in which the poets use language and structure to convey the idea of language and identity Sujata Bhatt and Nayyirah Waheed’s poem are concentrated on the idea of language and the respective issues dealing with speaking differently to what is expected from them in certain settings. Bhatt portrays her struggle…

Sustainabrew Reflection (LO2)

[LO2] Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process I think the greatest challenge has been the lack of experience and knowledge about the service in addition to working with others. Starting a new service and learning so much about it was interesting but challenging because I had no ideas about…

Power, History, Memory and Colonialism

Does language hold power? Language is very powerful and it is dependent on how we use it. Though words are often used without much thought and can be taken lightly, they have the power to be meaningful if we use them for clear intent, for example. There are many forms of language whether that is…

Names – Concept Map

How does the Interplay of Written and Visual Text Affect Our Response/Interpretation?

The intertextual nature creates an impact as the audience may be able to relate to the issue portrayed. For example, in the advertisement, WWF conveys that animals are going extinct and that they play a big role in nature so we cannot let this happen. But, in order to exhibit that message, they use an…

DIY Fractured Fairy Tale

Over the seven buildings, above the seventh floor, in a house of seven children, lives Snow White, fairest one of all. The wind tears down the naked trees and penetrates the fragmented windows. Waiting for the storm to pass, I wait in the corner of a dusty, decayed cement box. My home. The only source…

Comparing the Ways in which Carol Ann Duffy and Angela Carter Reimagine Little Red Riding Hood

In the poem ‘Little Red Cap’, Carol Ann Duffy transforms the foundational short story ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ into a coming-of-age story of an adolescent girl. The poet additionally depicts the girl’s age as she comes to “childhood’s end” and fades to the “edge of the woods”. From early in the poem, the poet establishes…

Communication – Free Write

Communication is a complex topics but could be simply defined as the exchange or expression of information through a medium, whether it is reading, writing, talking, etc. There has to be one sender but I think that there does not have to be a recipient. An example of this can be writing in a personal…

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