Language Analysis

Question 1

Another way of saying 'contention' is...

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belief, point of view, opinion

Question 2

An example of rhetorical questions include

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"So an imaginary spear is more terrifying than racism. Really?"

Question 3

'Racial abuse is rife in junior sports." The word 'rife' means...

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widespread, common

Question 4

"It is at junior sport level where children learn the norms... around what is acceptable behaviour." 'Norms' means...

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rules, standards, Usual or typical

Question 5

The most effective way to address racist taunts by players was for their own teammates to call it out. 'Taunt' means...

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a comment made to upset someone, a slur, an insult

Question 6

ABC news: "Racism is not just a sporting matter, it is a matter for all Australians" who is the target audience?

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The general public. This article is trying to speak to everyone., People who have experienced racism, Those who believe that calling someone "an ape" in sport is a 'bit of fun'., People who think that sport should be a good 'role model' for everyone

Question 7

Roy Morgan Research reveals 78% of Swans fans agree that Aboriginal culture is an essential part of Australian society.

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Statistical evidence

Question 8

"Consequences are needed. It is at the junior level where attitudes are learned and ingrained." 'Ingrained' means...

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A habit or belief that is difficult to change, A belief, A habit

Question 9

Racial abuse is rife in junior sports – and little is being done to address it -What is the contention of this author?

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Racism is being allowed to take place in junior sport, Racism is happening in junior sport and it is going unpunished, Kids are getting away with racist behaviour in junior sport

Question 10

"Adam Goodes should apologise" says mother of girl who called him an ape: which type of audience is being targeted?

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Parents, People who believe that 'crowds heckling players' is just part of the game, Those who think Goodes acted poorly.

Question 11

Which main objects (or things) are important in this image?

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Majak is surrounded by children holding AFL balls., The adult, Majak Daw, is the centre and main focus of the image.

Question 12

It would also be effective for officials to act against perpetrators when they see racial abuse. 'Perpetrator' means...

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a person who commits a harmful act against someone, The guilty party

Question 13

"If we want a sporting landscape where all are welcome and enabled to thrive, this is unacceptable." 'Thrive' means...

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develop well, grow, prosper

Question 14

"Our analysis found that racial vilification was common amongst players..." The word 'vilification means...

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abusive behaviour, inappropriate language showing hate

Question 15

PURPOSE: Why do you think this image would be included in a story about racism in junior sport?

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To make people feel bad that racism is happening in kids' sport., To show that everyone should want to stamp out racism in junior sport

Question 16

Which colours stand out in this image?

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Everyone is wearing the same blue tops, showing they are part of a team., Many children are holding the red football, showing they are supporting AFL, The different skin colours show that everyone can enjoy AFL

Question 17

Examples of inclusive language include

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We, us, our, all, everybody, Australians

Question 18

Victoria University recently conducted an in-depth study of how junior sports clubs manage diversity.

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Expert opinion

Question 19

"Our Sudanese boys get racially abused every second to third week, at least."

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Anecdotal evidence

Question 20

The author's contention is often shown in the heading of an article.

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True

Question 21

When analysing argument, an 'audience' is...

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Who the author wants to speak to., A specific group of people that the author is trying to get to take action, a group of people that an author is trying to influence

Question 22

Which facial expressions are shown in this image?

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The children look excited to be with Majak, they are pushing in close!, Majak looks relaxed, showing that he is comfortable with kids' sport., The children are smiling excitedly and posing happily for the photo.

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