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Analysing 'Explorers, or boys messing around?' On the surface, the article 'Explorers, or boys messing around?" may appear to be an information
text, as it explains what happened to the two men along with details
of their rescue. However,
the writer seems to take a more critical view of their actions, and implies that the explorers
may have acted irresponsibly.
Complete the table, using evidence from the text to reveal the writer's opinions.
The writer's
opinions
Explanation and evidence
The two
explorers are
When they get in trouble, they phone home for help.
presented as
• Jo Vestey dismisses them as 'boys' and describes their antics as
childish.
"messing about'.
The writer uses
incidental facts • Mr Smith's nickname is included as it seems ironic, given that is a
to suggest his character who is good with technical devices in James Bond books.
opinion.
1.
2.
The two
explorers are
not really as
expert as they
claim to be.
3.
1.
2.
The Navy is used
to criticise the
two men.
3.
1.
2.
The writer uses
experts to voice
his criticisms for
him.
3.
1.
2.
The writer uses
emotive
language.
3.
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