I have been asked to choose one of the grammar frameworks we have been studying and with that in mind, analyse a particular article - here is a link http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/mar/31/voice-not-just-talent-contest
When considering lexis and semantics in this article, the author, Charlie Brooker, isn't afraid to present his feelings using strong adjectives like in the line, "a man who pulls off the incredible trick of looking precisely like an action-figure of himself." In addition, he uses colloquial and extremely informal lexis, "involving stadium gigs and blowjobs on yachts" to attract attention which helps him to get his point across that he is highly unimpressed with the series. Brooker is also trying to humor the audience to get them on his side so they can have a shared opinion of The Voice. Due to the genre he writes in (blog-style), this non-standard lexis is very much expected.
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