My controversial issue I have discussed is same sex marriages, as I feel it is an issue that is part of our everyday life and therefore important to get a prospective of peoples opinions.Blogger one expresses that she believes same sex marriages should be "celebrated".This suggests that she sees t as a party and therefore people should enjoy individuality and come together.Same sex marraiges also comes across that the issue is deep within Paige's heart as her first sentence is very passionate as she uses the hyperbole "immensely".This word that she believes this to an exceeding extent.
By her using an elipses emphasises and adds tension to the point she is about to make "if they are in love...then they should be allowed to express it".This shows how powerful paige thinks love is.By her using the verb "should" implies that Paige believes same sex marraiges should be honoured and makes the reciever feel they should believe this to.By paige including someone elses opinion within her blog suggests that many people feel the same way even in different cultures "Ms Thus from Amsterdam".As Ms Thus is from Amsterdam this contoversial issue seems more substansial as it is a world wide problem.
Blogger two comes across as though he is questionning peoples views on same sex marriages as he asks a lot of rhetorical questions "its a free world right?" This implies that Liam feels that his opinion should not be looked down on anymore than anyone elses even if you dont agree.The word "free" suggests privacy and independence which questions as to why Liam disagrees with same sex marriages.This could imply that his opinion has been driven into him and that deep down he has some sympathy for gay/lesbian couples.Blogger two also puts someones view in that disagrees with his own " I know that some people are like 'but what normal?' " this shows that some people believe there is no definition for a normal relationship as everyone is unique.This implies that he is trying to persuade people to be against same sex marriages.However, as Liam disagrees with this, he replies with a response of " I think normal is a man and a woman getting married". This gives the impression that Liam does not like change and is very old fashoined and does things by the book.Tis could also be the reason as to why he includes religious views " God created man and woman to be as one".This suggests that he believes everything in life (not just same sex marriages) should have a structure.
Blogger two uses an exclamation mark after the first sentence"Same sex marriages shouldn't be allowed" this suggests he (Liam) is shouting it and therefore wants it to be heard; showing how strong his feeings are about same sex marriages not being allowed.Due to this, I understand that there is no changing Liam's opinion.Liam also seems to be a christain who sees same sex marriages as going against God.This gives the impression that he does not like change and is not very excepting to 'difference' "same sex marraiges in the house of God is disrespectful" The word "is" suggests that is is a fact that same sex marriages within churches are disrespectful towards God so there is no changing that.The noun "house" suggests family,warmth and safety which implies that Blogger two does not except same sex marraiges into this family.It also implies that due to families knowing everything about eachover, he just does not understand them and know how to treat the situation which could make the receiver feel sorry for Laim as he feels scared and confused.
Blogger one-I agree immensely that same sex marriages should be allowed and celebrated as much as any other couple on this earth.If they are in love...then they should be aloud to express it like any other human on this earth.Different cultures,religions and beliefs are nurtured and spoken freely so it is only right that same sex marriages are welcomed into our loving society.They are just ordinary people you see everyday.I disagree with making other people feel bad about themselves-especially if they cant help it! I wouldn't like it and I do not believe that anyone in that matter would like to be discriminated and not allowed the same privileges as others due to their sex life. Such as Ms Thus from Amsterdam says "We are so ordinary, if you saw us on the street you'd just walk right past us,".
I am not the only one who feels this way as the Netherlands have allowed same sex marriages for 12 years and many other countries (like Britain who have followed suit).
Blogger two- Same sex marriages shouldn't be allowed! in my opinion marriage should be between a man and a woman,God made males and females to love one another,get married to declare their love and have children.I know some people are like 'but whats normal? whats love?' but I strongly believe normal is a man and a woman getting married to allow a child to be brought up in a sustainable living environment."the Vatican - in an attempt to stop further legislation - launched a global
campaign against gay marriage" and I don't see the harm in expressing their views on the matter.Its a free world right?
I don't agree with same sex marriages being aloud to get married in the house of God due to God creating man and woman to be as one,But civil partnerships I can tolerate.I completely see eye to eye with Denmark who were " the first country to introduce civil partnerships for same-sex
couples, in 1989, but it stopped short of allowing church weddings".Yes they want to show that they are in love and want something to show for it and Yes a civil partnership can do that but i am in opposition with them getting a legal ceremony within a church as I do admit, same sex marriages in the house of God is disrespectful as it goes against his creation within marriage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21321731
Great start as the strong opinions come through. Check allowed/aloud (homophone error). To improve, look at how bloggers incorporate research to support their points. It is worth reading other sources to get a feel for the way a wide range of views is expressed. Going to what Dave Gorman calls 'the bottom half of the internet' (i.e. the comments below articles) is a great way to get an idea of some very distinctive voices.
ReplyDeleteSome very good close analysis in the commentary. Check capitals for proper nouns and possessive apostrophes. To develop the explanation part of PEE, offer tentative exploration of how different audiences might respond to the techniques because of the GRAPE.
ReplyDeleteDid you think about the use of quotes in the blogs?
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