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- current affairs (CASHGODSQ)
- "bring you gd news"
- "my fellow Singaporeans"
- stated purpose in first few lines
- addresses our concerns = use of personal pronouns

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- uses 'we', 'together', 'stand with me...'= uses personal pronouns
- 'I will share 3 reasons' = clear topic sentences/clear signposting
- repetition of words = "my fellow Singaporeans"
- constant emphasis on why independent president... "we can, we will, we must" short sentence effect
- "may I ask you..." = call to action --> purpose, use of imperatives (start with verbs: make, buy, sign-up)
- "our differences must not become divisions" = Alliteration
- appropriate pauses, shared facts = credible

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he will create a bright future if the Singaporeans vote for him

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now he has become president, destroyer of tharman

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call to action: "may I ask fellow Singaporeans that you do still stand with me"

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call to action by saying may i ask you fellow singaporeans that you too stand with me so that together we can build an even better future

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choppy sentence, pronounciation is mid.

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he said thank u

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He has a call to action

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-he has clear topic sentence
-emphasised that he is neutral
-repeat keywords like independent, united, safeguard our future

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it was neither clear nor engaging. As if he was falling asleep while talking.

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involves nation to seem united, sounds very firm

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- addressed multiple perspectives: from singaporeans, from his person opinion, and from his family (shows ability to empathise and acknowledge different groups)

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he keeps targetting the audience "fellow singaporeans"

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-He expresses gratitude in his speech
- Clear topic sentences
- Uses understandable vocabulary

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he used words like "we" and "together" to involve the people watching

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1. Clear reasons
2. No bias (focused on the general population)
3. Concise speech
4. Repetition on words of appreciation that express gratitude

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1. Clear topic sentences
2. Constant emphasis on why an independent president is good
Repetitive use of the word “better”
3. Call to action: May I ask you singaporeans to…
4. Tries to connect with audience: our… you…

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keep things ' LOWKEY' .
neutral stand. explains points well

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"Our differences must not become divisions" Best line in his speech. It encapsulates his true feelings towards the turmoil that Singapore is currently undergoing. He also sounds like mr teo

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1. He kept emphasising what problems sgporeans r facing and what he can do to solve them.

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"stand with me' is calling for action. He is asking Singaporeans to vote him as a president.
'Let us be united for our future'. The 'us' include Singaporeans can play their part to improve the future.

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Appropriate pauses
Connections by using personal pronouns
Shared his credibility
Shared facts

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he tried to bring down the other candidates "the president has a critical role of safeguarding our reserves and appointment of key public officers" and " I've never been affiliated to any political party"

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1. he gave connectors
2. he shared about his work which gives credibility and reassurance to Singaporeans that he is trustable
3. he mention that he is an independent candidate = he is neither from PAP nor from any opposition party = not biased, no hidden agenda
4. Call to action

However, when he said that he has never been a political figure may cause Singaporeans to not being able to feel that he fits the position of being a president

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- he stated that he understands the qualities of a president should have
- he emphasising on standing together with the citizens
- he sounded like he understand us and can relate to us
- he interacts with his audience in his speech

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kok song

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Make use of the current affairs

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bring in current affairs

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talk very slow

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he has been thinking for some time. Confidence.
Makes reference to concerns of the public

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He hooked Singaporeans by stating some current affairs in the parliament. eg PAP and WP affairs, 2 PAP ministers regarding the housing problem. Furthermore, he said that he has good news = brings hope to Singaporeans

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'My fellow Singaporeans, i have been thinking for some time...'
'recent concern has convince me that i should stand for presidency. '
'why am i standing for presidency? There are 3 reasons. '

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recent concerns have convinced me

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1. Has a nice hook: there are many bad news recently but I am here with some good news
2. States the purpose of his speech

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He say he wanna bring us good news

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addressing the audience: "my fellow singaporeans"

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no hook, very boring intro

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using informal language like 'fellow'
hook us by addressing our concern about our right

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Mr Ng talked about the current issues and concerns. It convinces people that he can possibly make a change as president.

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he make use of current affairs

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- said he will bring us good news
- solving concerns about integrity of national institutions
- he has reason

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- spoke slowly with many pauses
- stated purpose within first few lines

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Former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song’s announces bid to run for Singapore presidency