Famous Last Words

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FAMOUS LAST WORDS Language analysis of an article by Kerrang!

Transcript of Famous Last Words

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FAMOUS LAST WORDSLanguage analysis of an article by Kerrang!

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The article title

● The title refers to a previous song by the artist● The band have broke up and this is "behind the

scenes"● Gerard way and others went off to create their

own music individually so this isn't really their last words

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● The article has a quote

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● Although an entire band has broke up they focus only on one member

● Gerard Way was the lead singer

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● The opening speech to invite Gerard Way to collect an award is within the article

● The speech was made by Kerrang previously and they have it at the beginning of the article

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● The article uses conversational language to appeal to the target audience

● Colloquial language is also used for the same reason

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● The article is talking mostly from Gerard Ways point of view making it much more personal

● Personal stories/anecdotes are used to give the reader the impression that it is personal and raw