Language Analysis 1
Tommy Nguyen
Ms Adamou
Language Analysis - “Scrap metal faces can be dangerous”
A recent issue has arisen concerning the safety of teenagers who choose to pierce their bodies. In his opinion piece “Scrap metal faces can be dangerous” published on The Herald and Weekly Times, psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg addresses the issue. In a concerning and authoritative tone, Dr Carr-Gregg contends that the body of piercing of youths is a form of risk taking behaviour that may lead health-risk and other dangerous behaviours. Although taking in careful consideration that parents should show some trust in their children to take initiative and be independent, he advises that they still should be required to provide consent for underage children wanting to to pierce their body.
Initially, readers notice the eye catching image of a young female teenager with multiple piercings on her face. This image quickly clarifies the title to its readers; establishing contextual information about the dangers of piercings on today’s youths. The image carries a negative connotation as the portrayed expression of emotions by the youth seems have an overall dull and darken vibe. This evokes the sense of fear and family values thus questioning the readers (particularly parents) if they accept this kind of behaviour and how would they feel if their own children were to undergo such measures.
In his article, Dr Car-Gregg asserts his sense of authority through the use of generalisation. He states that
“Experience suggests that most Australian teenagers take risks…”. With the addition of a authoritative tone, he infers that there is credible evidence to the frequency of these risk taking behaviours in teenagers thus encouraging his audience to respond positively and therefore agreeing with his expert opinion. Furthermore, the generalisation he uses suggest that most (if not all) teenagers have the tendency to take risks. This evokes readers to stigmatise teenagers which will position the readers
Ms Adamou
Language Analysis - “Scrap metal faces can be dangerous”
A recent issue has arisen concerning the safety of teenagers who choose to pierce their bodies. In his opinion piece “Scrap metal faces can be dangerous” published on The Herald and Weekly Times, psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg addresses the issue. In a concerning and authoritative tone, Dr Carr-Gregg contends that the body of piercing of youths is a form of risk taking behaviour that may lead health-risk and other dangerous behaviours. Although taking in careful consideration that parents should show some trust in their children to take initiative and be independent, he advises that they still should be required to provide consent for underage children wanting to to pierce their body.
Initially, readers notice the eye catching image of a young female teenager with multiple piercings on her face. This image quickly clarifies the title to its readers; establishing contextual information about the dangers of piercings on today’s youths. The image carries a negative connotation as the portrayed expression of emotions by the youth seems have an overall dull and darken vibe. This evokes the sense of fear and family values thus questioning the readers (particularly parents) if they accept this kind of behaviour and how would they feel if their own children were to undergo such measures.
In his article, Dr Car-Gregg asserts his sense of authority through the use of generalisation. He states that
“Experience suggests that most Australian teenagers take risks…”. With the addition of a authoritative tone, he infers that there is credible evidence to the frequency of these risk taking behaviours in teenagers thus encouraging his audience to respond positively and therefore agreeing with his expert opinion. Furthermore, the generalisation he uses suggest that most (if not all) teenagers have the tendency to take risks. This evokes readers to stigmatise teenagers which will position the readers