1. JFK
Modelled Response

2. Focused Question
How does the use of distinctive voices emphasise the ways that individuals respond to significant aspects of life?
In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.
The prescribed texts are listed on the next page.

3. Modelled Response
The use of distinctive voices emphasise the ways that individuals respond to significant aspects of life by creating a voice infused with determination and commitment, which on the one hand, creates a dichotomy, which reinforces the political paradigm (framework) of the post-World War II period; however, on the other hand, it creates a sense of confidence and trust. For example, John F Kennedy’s inaugural speech was delivered within the context of growing tension between East and West within the Cold War era, nonetheless, his strategic use of rhetoric created a collective sense of responsibility and duty to country but also a sense of trust in his leadership, which created a sense of hope and safety. Within this context, Kennedy stated, ‘we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. Here, Kennedy has utilised the repetition of the word ‘any’ to create a defiant and strong voice. Moreover, the repetition of the word ‘any’ creates a defiant and strong voice by highlighting that Kennedy will make no exemptions in relation to the protection of Americans and American interests from their Cold War antagonist, the Soviet Union. Furthermore, the use of alliteration creates a dichotomy by dividing the world into two sphere: friends and foes. By creating this binary opposite, Kennedy is attempting to clearly define the enemy at a time when people were very suspicious and hence, the repetition emphasises his determination and commitment to all Americans, which creates a sense of confidence and trust in his leadership and vision. This is further conveyed through the ethos appeal of his speech. This ethos appeal is ignited by Kennedy’s use of the plural pronoun ‘we’, which reinforced Kennedy’s connection to his audience and reinforcing the collective effort and responsibility of working together to oppose one’s enemies but also to defend one’s country and therefore, reinforcing the dichotomy of ‘us’ versus ‘them’, which forces people to choose between two sides. Finally, Kennedy’s strategic use of rhetoric positions his audience to adopt an affirmative and collective stance in relation to the significant aspects of life within the Cold War period and hence, his distinctive voice infused and instilled a new confidence and trust in his audience that provided him with a mandate to implement his policies within an unstable and unsure world.

4. Joint Construction
Interesting views on society are conveyed through distinctive voices.
Explore how this is achieved in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.
The prescribed texts are listed on the next page.

5. Joint construction
Idea sentence: Interesting views on society are conveyed through distinctive voices by
Example sentence: For example, (provide some information about the historical context)
Quote sentence: Within this context, Kennedy stated, ‘(use the same quote)’
Technique sentence: Here, Kennedy utilised the repetition of the word ‘any’ to (state the reason why he has used repetition)
Explanation sentences: answer the following questions:
How does repetition create the point stated in the technique sentence?
What does the use of alliteration create?
How does the use of repetition and alliteration support your idea sentence?
Does the quote appeal to logos, ethos and pathos?
Why is the appeal significant in the context of the speech?
Linking sentence: Link explanation back to the idea sentence.

6. Independent construction
In what ways are people and their experiences brought to life through distinctive voices?
In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.
The prescribed texts are listed on the next page.

7. Independent construction
Idea sentence: People and their experiences are brought to life through distinctive voices by
Example sentence: For example, (provide some information about the historical context)
Quote sentence: Within this context, Kennedy stated, ‘(use the same quote)’
Technique sentence: Here, Kennedy utilised the repetition of the word ‘any’ to (state the reason why he has used repetition)
Explanation sentences: answer the following questions:
How does repetition create the point stated in the technique sentence?
What does the use of alliteration create?
How does the use of repetition and alliteration support your idea sentence?
Does the quote appeal to logos, ethos and pathos?
Why is the appeal significant in the context of the speech?
Linking sentence: Link explanation back to the idea sentence.

8. Synthesising Texts
In Module A, you will need to show relationships between and within texts.
For your extended responses, you need:
At least two speeches
At least one related text
How to synthesise texts in your extended responses?
Option 1: in one paragraph
Option 2: in two paragraphs
When synthesising, you must use the following connectives: ‘In contrast’, ‘Likewise’, ‘Similarly’….

9. Related Text: ‘Weapon’s Training’
The use of distinctive voices emphasise the ways that individuals respond to significant aspects of life by creating a voice infused with anger and rage, which on the one hand, creates a sense of fear and intimation; however, on the other hand, it creates a sense of conformity. For example, Bruce Dawe’s poem was written within the context of the Vietnam War era in which the Australia Government introduced conscription and at a time when people began to understand the brutality of war. Within this context, the persona states, ‘why are you looking at me are you a queer? look to your front if you had one more brain it'd be lonely’. Here, Dawe has utilised a rhetorical question to create an intimidating and confronting voice. Moreover, ….