CAE Exam Reviewer: A Taximan's Story PDF

CAE EXAM REVIEWER differences between generations, the struggles of parenting, and the impact of modern life on traditional values. __________________...

CAE EXAM REVIEWER differences between generations, the struggles of parenting, and the impact of modern life on traditional values. ____________________________ ​ A Taximan’s Story THEMES ​ Types of Irony ​ Modals 1.​ Generational Gap ​ Persuasion ​ The story explores the clash between ​ Persuasive Essay the older generation’s traditional ​ Different Propaganda Techniques values and the modern lifestyle of ​ Appeals of Persuasion youth. 1 Peter 5:10 - “And the God of all grace, who 2.​ Traditional vs. Modern Values called you to His eternal glory, after you have ​ It contrasts values like modesty and suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and respect with the nightlife and make you strong, firm and steadfast. individualism of modern society. God bless you! 3.​ Parental Love and Disappointment ​ The taximan’s disappointment in his ____________________________​ daughter reflects the emotional challenges of parenting in a changing A TAXIMAN’S STORY world. A Taximan’s Story by Catherin Lim is about a 4.​ Judgment and Hypocrisy taxi driver in Singapore who shares his ​ The taximan’s critical view of others thoughts and experiences with a passenger. contrasts with his own personal The story talks about the clash between old struggles, showing human flaws. and modern values and challenges people face in a changing society. 5.​ Impact of Urbanization ​ This story highlights how The taxi driver, who is the narrator, talks modernization and urban life influence about how young people nowadays live in people’s values and behavior. ways he finds troubling. He disapproves of their behavior, like partying late, going to nightclubs, and having casual relationships. VALUES He contrasts this with the stricter and more traditional values he grew up with. 1.​ Family Responsibility ​ The importance of family and parental However, the story becomes more emotional roles is central, despite the taximan’s when he reveals that his own daughter has struggles. adopted the same lifestyle he criticizes. This deeply hurts him and makes him reflect on 2.​ Respect for Traditions his own struggles as a father. The story ​ The story emphasizes the value of shows how the changes in society affect traditional ways of life families and relationships, and how hard it can be to accept these changes. 3.​ Moral Integrity ​ Discipline and integrity are seen as Written in a conversational and simple style, essential but decrease in modern times the story helps readers think about the SITUATIONAL IRONY - What happens is the 4. Empathy and Understanding exact opposite of what was expected ​ The story encourages bridging the ​ Not all funny situations are irony gap between generations through mutual understanding. Examples : A fire station burning down This story reflects the struggles of adapting to A marriage counselor filing for a divorce a rapidly changing society while holding onto A police station getting robbed core values. A pilot having a fear of heights A fireman afraid of fire ____________________________ The blind leading the blind - A person ignorant of a given subject is getting advice TYPES OF IRONY and help from another person who is just as ignorant of the subject. IRONY - Words that are used in such a way where something is contradictory to what it An all time gold medalist diver does a belly actually means, typically for humorous or flop emphatic effect. DRAMATIC IRONY - The audience knows VERBAL IRONY - Speaks the opposition of something more than the characters in a what he/she says certain film/show/season ​ Verbal Irony + Sarcasm ​ Tension + Suspense = Diverse ​ Sarcasm = punch of attitude Genres ​ The audience is in on a secret Examples : “What nice weather we’re having today!” Examples : Literal, as it is sunny outside Girl in a horror film hides in a closet where the killer just went. “What great weather we’re having today!” When it is literally storming In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows that = Verbal Irony Juliet is only asleep-not-dead but Romeo does not, and he kills himself. “My day is going great, thanks.” A character leaning on the balcony of the ship Literal, as their day really is going great hours before the Titanic hits the iceberg and says, “It’s so beautiful I could just die.” “My day is going great, thanks.” A splash of coffee has stained their clothes A knight swears to a newly appointed king, = Verbal Irony but the audience knows that the king is planning to betray the knight. Other examples : A man with hundreds of other girls on his “I just love getting stuck in traffic.” phone saying to his girlfriend, “My heart only belongs to you.” “I can’t wait to spend my entire weekend doing chores!” ____________________________ “You’re such a great friend for cancelling plans last minute.” MODALS  3. Clear organization Modals are verbs that express properties, ability, permission, advice, obligation, and INTRODUCTION possibility. ​ Effective hook -​ Interesting/Rhetorical Question -​ Quotation hook -​ Fact/statistic hook ​ Describe the general picture/context ​ Cite the source following the APA format (surname, year) BODY - The argument ​ Each argument must have its own paragraph and supporting details ​ Choice : opposing view and refuse it CONCLUSION ​ Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting details ​ Closing sentence : dramatic plea, prediction, question that provokes readers ​ Max of 5 sentences ​ Clear organization structure ​ Uses transition words and phrases ____________________________ ____________________________ DIFFERENT PROPAGANDA PERSUASION AND PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES ESSAY TRANSFER/FANTASY ​ Convincing ​ An appeal which helps a person to ​ Skill of changing or influencing image themselves as part of a picture ​ Single greatest skill that will give a ​ Features superheroes, white knights, competitive edge in the knowledge green giants, super athletes, beautiful, community rich people to suggest that their qualities transfer to the product, which PURPOSE in turn will transfer to the consumer ​ Make a change who purchases them ​ Prove something wrong ​ Support a cause ​ Urge people to act ​ Get people to agree with you ​ Stir up sympathy FEATURES 1.​ Clear thesis statement 2.​ Supporting ideas GLITTERING GENERALITIES SNOB APPEAL ​ Words of praise for a product or a ​ Suggests that a viewer can be special person; using nice words like or part of a special group if he/she goodness or patriotism to enhance agrees with an idea or buys a product product appeal ​ If you buy the item, you will be using a wonderful product CARD STACKING ​ Manipulating information to make a product appear better than it is often NAME CALLING by unfair comparison or omitting facts ​ Trash talking another product or person, “mudsliding”, “ad hominem attacks” BANDWAGON ​ Exploits the desire of most people to BRIBERY join the crowd or be on the winning ​ To give a desirable extra something. side, and avoid winding up the losing We humans tend to be greedy (e.g., side Buy a burger, get free fries) PLAIN FOLKS ​ Educate yourself about the techniques ​ Appealing to regular people’s values that are used ​ Suggestion that the product’s a practical product of good value for ____________________________ ordinary people APPEALS OF PERSUASION We can appeal to other people in different ways LOGOS - Appeals to Logic and Reasoning ​ Encourages people to think rationally and use their logic ​ Strengthens an argument by using factual information TESTIMONIAL STRATEGIES : ​ Use knowledgeable or famous people ​ Use quotes from experts on the topics to endorse a product or idea ​ Mention well-known theories or facts ​ Include reliable sources for data and statistics ​ Use real-life examples to make the topic relatable PATHOS - Appeals to Emotions and Ideas ​ Makes the audience feel specific emotions, typically fear, sadness, sympathy, happiness, and anger ​ Supports an ideal the audience feels strongly about MAGIC INGREDIENTS STRATEGIES : ​ Some almost miraculous discovery ​ Use emotionally charged language makes the product exceptionally and tone effective ​ Mention anecdotes and stories ​ Use vivid descriptions to paint a picture for your audience ​ Use figurative language e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, etc. ETHOS - Appeals to Credibility ​ Builds trust and respect between the writer and audience ​ Strengthens the argument by building credibility SYNTHESIS ​ The goals of propaganda can vary, but STRATEGIES : focuses on common goals ​ Use appropriate language, spelling, ​ Be careful! Propaganda techniques punctuation, and grammar, and build when overused can be dangerous your personal credibility  ​ Mention references to credible sources of information, awards, and achievements ____________________________