2 the following text is part of a speech given by malala yousafzai, aged 16. whilst still a schoolgirl…

2 the following text is part of a speech given by malala yousafzai, aged 16. whilst still a schoolgirl, malala won the nobel peace prize for her crusade for girls education. analyse the form, structure and language of the extract. in my own village, there is still no secondary school for girls. and it is my wish and my commitment, and now my challenge to build one so that my friends and my sister can go there to school and get quality education and to get this opportunity to fulfil their dreams. this is where i will begin, but it is not where i will stop. i will continue this fight until i see every child, every child in school. dear brothers and sisters, great people, who brought change, like martin luther king and nelson mandela, mother theresa and aung san suu kyi, once stood here on this stage. i hope the steps i have taken so far and will take on this journey will also bring change - lasting change. my great hope is that this will be the last time, this will be the last time we must fight for education. lets solve this once and for all. we have already taken many steps. now it is time to take a leap. it is not time to tell the world leaders to realise how important education is - they already know it - their own children are in good schools. now it is time to call them to take action for the rest of the worlds children. we ask the world leaders to unit and make education their top priority. fifteen years ago, the world leaders decided on a set of global goals, the millennium development goals. in the years that have followed, we have seen some progress. the number of children out of school has been halved. however, the world focused only on primary education, and progress did not reach everyone. in the year 2015, representatives from all around the world will meet in the united nations to set the next set of goals, the sustainable development goals. this will set the worlds ambition for the next generations.

2 the following text is part of a speech given by malala yousafzai, aged 16. whilst still a schoolgirl, malala won the nobel peace prize for her crusade for girls education. analyse the form, structure and language of the extract. in my own village, there is still no secondary school for girls. and it is my wish and my commitment, and now my challenge to build one so that my friends and my sister can go there to school and get quality education and to get this opportunity to fulfil their dreams. this is where i will begin, but it is not where i will stop. i will continue this fight until i see every child, every child in school. dear brothers and sisters, great people, who brought change, like martin luther king and nelson mandela, mother theresa and aung san suu kyi, once stood here on this stage. i hope the steps i have taken so far and will take on this journey will also bring change - lasting change. my great hope is that this will be the last time, this will be the last time we must fight for education. lets solve this once and for all. we have already taken many steps. now it is time to take a leap. it is not time to tell the world leaders to realise how important education is - they already know it - their own children are in good schools. now it is time to call them to take action for the rest of the worlds children. we ask the world leaders to unit and make education their top priority. fifteen years ago, the world leaders decided on a set of global goals, the millennium development goals. in the years that have followed, we have seen some progress. the number of children out of school has been halved. however, the world focused only on primary education, and progress did not reach everyone. in the year 2015, representatives from all around the world will meet in the united nations to set the next set of goals, the sustainable development goals. this will set the worlds ambition for the next generations.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • Form: It is a speech. Speeches are typically given to an audience to convey a message, inspire, or persuade. Here, Malala is addressing "brothers and sisters" (the audience) to talk about the cause of girls' education.
  • Structure:
    • Introduction: Mentions the lack of secondary school for girls in her village and her commitment to build one. This sets the context for her cause.
    • Body: Talks about continuing the fight until every child is in school, references great change - makers (Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela etc.) to inspire, mentions steps taken and the need for a leap (call to action for world leaders), and also refers to past (Millennium Development Goals) and future (Sustainable Development Goals) in the context of education goals.
    • Conclusion (implied): The overall call is for world leaders to unite and make education a top priority, which is a concluding call to action.
  • Language:
    • Personal Pronouns: Uses "I" (e.g., "it is my wish and my commitment"), which makes the speech personal and shows her dedication. Uses "we" (e.g., "we have already taken many steps", "Let's solve this once and for all") to include the audience and create a sense of collective action.
    • Rhetorical Devices:
      • Allusion: References to Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and Aung San Suu Kyi. These are well - known figures of change, and by alluding to them, she elevates her cause and inspires the audience.
      • Repetition: "this will be the last time" is repeated, emphasizing the finality and urgency of the fight for education.

Answer:

  • Form: Speech.
  • Structure: Introduction (context of girls' education lack in her village and her commitment), Body (fight continuation, inspiration from great figures, call to action for leaders, reference to past and future education goals), Implied Conclusion (call for leaders to prioritize education).
  • Language: Use of personal pronouns ("I", "we") for personal touch and inclusivity; rhetorical devices like allusion (to great change - makers) and repetition ("this will be the last time").