Analysis Of An Expository Text Written By Mike Steketee

An expository text written by Mike Steketee, a former columnist well known for his affairs and articles concerning the political aspects and happening in Australian society. One of many opinionative texts by Mike, this one aimed at the large majority who “don’t know” as Mike states, which political candidate to vote for. A number of techniques can be found in the beginnings of the text, especially the title. The title that author Mike Steketee chose to publish, headlined “Trust me, we find it very hard to believe our leaders”; Obviously common knowledge that might derive from the article if one were to read, is that this text is more-or-less subjected to the majority of Australians who are permitted to vote, or are deemed old enough due to

The title already gives a sense of opinion as to what Mike believes in terms of the political issues and as to why it is hard “to believe our leaders”. Likewise, the nature of inclusive language also suggests the enquiry of Mike seeking to identify and collaborate with readers through his opinion about Australias olitical leaders. Certain language acquisition was used early earlier on through, most notably through the first sentence statement, which acted like a preview of things to come in the article. Mike Steketee uses denunciation when describing the two lateral advocates who are contesting for Prime Minister- Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten- as “unloved” and “little respected”. Author, Mike had chosen these two connotative words, with certain aim and objective in his mind on how it will most likely impact the audience or position the reader to accept a particular point of view. And in this case, Mike is aiming at releasing an emotional reaction from the audience based on how the two leaders have neither the credentials to guide Australia; now it is all about “…the less worse

Mike whilst also acknowledging that many responses the voters gave when asked about whom to vote for, is "don't know"; even though from this conclusion, Mike has discovered that Australian know their politicians "...have a hide".. "who do you trust" was a question posed by Mike for effect only. He is using this rhetorical technique to engage the audience and positions them to consider the issue and accept his version of what he perceives it to be. In this case, the implication of the answer for the question is not so obvious , for many Australian voters trust neither of the two leaders-in Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten- due to indecision, and the given mantra of each leaders action having the capacity to lead to more complex