Answer to Question #220136 in English for Lucky Hlongwane

Question

The outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 has created a global health crisis. Not only the rate of contagion and patterns of transmission threatens our sense of agency, but the safety measures put in place to contain the spread of the virus aslo require social distancing by refraining from doing what is inherently human, which is to find solace in the company of others. Within this context of physical threat, social and physical distancing, as well as public alarm, what has been the role of the different mass media channels in our lives on individual levels? Are media still able to convey a sense of unity reaching large audiences, or are messages lost in the noisy crowd of mass self-communication? Do social media provide solace or grounds for misinformation humanization and discrimination?

1) identify the audience, tone and purpose of the text?

2) the arguments presented in both texts?

3) linguistic and structural features in the text?

4) the style and register of the text?

Answer 1

The audience is third persona, the tone used is authoritative and the purpose of the text is to educate the audience.

The arguments presented include the impact of the outbreak of corona virus disease and the questions about media position in human lives currently.

Linguistic in the text include the use of verbal intelligence and the structure features include use of compound sentences.

The style and register of the text is a free verse.