Article by Wyclef Jean…
My Analysis-
http://10-Tips-1ybxzu1.pdf
Article by Wyclef Jean ’10 Tips for Life’- September 2017
- Is there evidence of the journalistic technique 5 Ws & an H?
(Who, What, Where, When, Why, How? )
- Reading this article it is clear that Wyclef Jean is the writer as the article is very clearly linked to him as he talks about his personal experiences and views.
Structure of article- How do you know?
(is it an interview, a Q&A, a biography, a review…) The article is a mix between a Q&A and a biography. The heading ’10 tips for life’ tell the reader what the article is about also the numbered subheadings.
- How is it laid out?- Bold numbers paired with stand firsts before every block of text make it clear that there are 10 tips.
- Are you aware of the presence of the journalist? The presence of the journalist is very clear it feels as though he is having a convocation with the reader.
- How can you tell?- “The number one thing I’ve learned as a musician is”.– He is talking about himself.
- What is the impact of that?- The strong presence of the journalist makes it feel more like you’re listening to them talk.
- What person is it written in – 1st or 3rd and what is the impact of this? –“When I first started to play music it saved my life”, telling the reader stories about his life and talking about experiences he has faced in 1st person.
- Mode of address – are you aware of the journalist’s presence? Yes, it is very clear who the journalist is.
- Is there a clear introduction and conclusion? The introduction and conclusion is not clear because of the kind of article it is.
- What is your sense of the location / event / person that the journalist is writing about? How is this achieved? The sense this article gives is that he is talking on a podcast or has been asked a question for advice this sense is given through the way he talks about what he believes is most important and feels as though he is talking to an audience, giving advice.
- What sorts of words are used and what impression do they create? Look for the rule of 3’s? (adjectives often)
So the perfect gentleman would leave big tips, baby
‘You look back and be like’- informal language.
“DJ Khaled calls me and he’s like, “Yo, can I sample this song?”- Slang
- Tone and register of the writing – does it fit the genre and if so, why?
‘You can have someone who is working a nine to five job, they come home, they’re happy as hell.’- The way he writes about his life and the language he uses makes it very clear what kind of artist he is. He talks in a very laid back but influential way.
- What sort of similes and metaphors are used?
‘they’re happy as hell.’
‘When I first started to play music it saved my life’-Music is a massive influence to him, he can not live without it.
- What quotes are used and why?
DJ Khaled calls me and he’s like, “Yo, can I sample this song?”– He has popular artists who like his music and want to work with him, this gives the reader a sense of his success.
“Stop everything, put one of Mick Jagger’s records on so he can understand how he’s influenced me.”-He talks about other influential artists who influenced him making him more relatable to the reader. Also gives an insight into what kind of life he has had, casually seeing Mick Jagger.
What will the reader ‘experience’ as a result of reading the article?
This article tells the reader about what morals and values the writer holds. It gives a strong sense of his personality.
- How does the journalist represent the star/band/music/concert/festival… through their writing?
Wyclef Jean represents himself as the star while talking about his experiences as hiphop/rap artist.
The writing has come directly from Wyclef Jean himself meaning the article is completely raw and genuine
