[3Z] Answering SAQs involving Unusual and Effective Language by Ms Nura https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z In groups of 4, post your responses to Exercises 1 - 6, as assigned in the columns on the right. en-us 2022-05-06 04:35:51 UTC 2025-11-19 19:29:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f0cf.png What is considered unusual and effective language and why do writers employ these unusual choices of words? elguru https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172407516
An unusual choice of words, intentionally put together by the writer according to a particular purpose and context, in order to convey a certain emphasis or effect on the reader. The contrast between the typical view or meaning vs. how it is employed in an usual manner is what makes the use of language effective to readers.]]> 2022-05-06 04:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172407516 How to answer SAQs on Unusual and Effective Language : elguru https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172407518
1. Explain what is unusual about the choice of words. "Usually... (B) but in this case,... (A)"
(Make sure to explain the typical contrast in B clearly, before going to A's explanation of how it is unusual.)

2. Explain how it is effective. "This is effective as it emphasises to the reader that..." (C)
(Keep the writer's intention or purpose in mind when explaining HOW it is effective in creating that certain effect or emphasis on the reader.)
]]> 2022-05-06 04:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172407518 Read about other strange and interesting uses of the English language here! elguru https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172407519 2022-05-06 04:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172407519 Erina Tianyu https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172433957 Usually, you would expect chaos to be disorderly. But in this case, a new order was found in the chaos. This is effective in emphasising how people no longer view the pursuit of inequality as something disorderly, but view it as a dominant value in the modern era.
a new structure in society based on equality, only emerged when the old one was thrown into disarray.]]> 2022-05-06 05:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2172433957 Anya, Megan, Mikaela https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2174994020 Usually, it is expected that God is commonly described as an immortal being that do not die but in this case, God has an obituary, which is typically an article written for deceased mortals individuals. This is effective in showing how the concept of religion and faith/worship of God is being rejected and outdated by today's society. (God is no longer relevant/forgotten and therefore similar to a deceased mortal.)]]> 2022-05-09 03:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2174994020 Ariel, Chloe, Shenae https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2174994830 Usually, something nuclear weapons are to be deployed in great numbers means that they are to be used often. But is this case, the purpose of the nuclear weapon is deployed but never for use. (A&B)
This is effective in showing how nuclear weapons are made in mass amounts but are only used to intimidate/for deterrence/pre-emptive measures. (C)]]> 2022-05-09 03:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2174994830 leigh enn, mushtari, shervon and rhea https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2175004604 Usually, gallantry is seen to be exceptional acts of bravery that do not occur everyday, dissidents are afraid to be caught when protesting, but in this case the bravery of the dissidents is a normal and a daily affair.

This is effective in portraying the extent to which dissidents have to be brave in standing up for their beliefs and work in fighting hard for their causes. every day.


]]> 2022-05-09 03:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2175004604 giselle calyne anisah https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2175006188 Usually, "rehabilitate" means in the context of recovering or reforming oneself after illnesses but in this case, it is used to describe the need to recover from the breakdown in relationship between the writer and the guests.

This is to emphasise how badly the guests ostracised her/how unacceptable her words were to her guests and the critical need to bring her back on good terms with them. and it was as bad as an illness.]]> 2022-05-09 03:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2175006188 Anisah, Isabelle, Ezann, Jelena https://padlet.com/elguru/unusual_3Z/wish/2175010290 Usually, one would expect a PhD to be a certificate given to an academically inclined individual in the early 20s, but in this case, Marina Silva claimed to have a PhD only at the age of 16 although she is illiterate. This phrase is effective to emphasise that she has great knowledge from the ways of life in the world. (the knowledge she has is not related to academics)

Ms Nura's edits: Usually, a PhD is the highest academic qualification an individual gains from higher education/years of studies. Yet in this case, Ms Silva is described to have a PhD from extensive life experiences at a very young age, without going to school.

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