IB English A: Language and Literature
Paper 1
Practice
Assessment criteria
Criterion A
Criterion B
Criterion C
Criterion D
Understanding of the texts
Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic
features
Organisation and development
Language
J. Strong
5 marks
5 marks
5 marks
5 marks
Total: 20 marks
August 2013
Compare and contrast Text 1 and Text 2 below. In your comparative analysis, comment on
the importance of context, purpose and structural and stylistic devices.
Text 1:
From the website: http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/graffiti_removal.htm
Garbage & Environmental Services: Graffiti Removal
Graffiti impacts on the health and well being of a community. Public spaces that are graffitied will
often be avoided by legitimate users, and if the graffiti is racist or contains discriminatory themes it
can personally offend individuals or community groups.
What is council doing?
Council initiatives include:
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Prompt removal of graffiti from Council owned buildings and infrastructure through a
dedicated Graffiti Removal Contractor.
Provision of FREE graffiti Kits available at all of Council Town Halls
Provision of Councils FREE Graffiti Removal Program
Regular letter drops to residents advising of Council’s free programs
Regular “hotspot” checks to remove graffiti from sites within the municipality where repeat
offences take place.
Developing partnerships with key organisations responsible for public assets, such as
transport services and utility companies to maintain a consistent approach to graffiti
management
Working with State Government and neighbouring municipalities
Working with police to assist in detection of graffiti vandals
Engaging with young people through community art projects
What can you do?
Remove it
We strongly recommend that you remove all graffiti as soon as you can. Not only will the graffiti be
easier to remove, but your quick response sends a positive message to the community. It is also less
likely that your property will be targeted again if the graffiti is removed immediately.
Recommended methods of removal:
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FREE Cleaning by Council: The City of Port Phillip provides a FREE Graffiti Removal
Program. Council’s dedicated Graffiti contractor will come out to your premises and clean the
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graffiti from your property at no cost to yourself. The products used will either cover or
remove unwanted graffiti. If you wish to participate in this FREE program, please complete
and sign the consent form below and return to the City of Port Phillip via one of the methods
below:Council does not have the authority to clean graffiti from private properties unless given
consent to do so. Download Graffiti Removal Consent Form.
FREE Graffiti Removal Kits: The City of Port Phillip provides free graffiti removal kits to
all residents living within the municipality. The removal kits can be picked up from the
Prevent It
There are some simple things that you can do to deter graffiti including:
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Use fencing that can be seen through to create a sense of openness and surveillance. An
offender will be less likely to target an area that has a high degree of visibility from your
home and neighbouring properties. This style of fence is also more difficult to graffiti.
Choose dark colour paint when painting out graffiti to help reduce the likelihood of graffiti
appearing on your property
Textured or rough surfaces act as a graffiti deterrent
Apply anti-graffiti coating where possible to help deter graffiti
Plant prickly shrubs or creepers that are low growing
Make sure front gardens are well lit
Report It
Graffiti is a punishable offence and we encourage the community to report all incidents to Victoria
Police.
If you find graffiti on your private property, report the incident to your local police station. If possible,
providing the following details will be helpful for police enquiries:
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Time and date of graffiti offence
Location
Digital photo (if available) to be recorded as evidence
To report graffiti found on your own property, council property or other public infrastructure, contact
Council’s Building Maintenance Department directly on Ph: 9209 6168.
More information on Graffiti Management is available from the Department of Justice at
www.justice.vic.gov.au
The Graffiti Prevention Act 2007 aims to reduce graffiti by:
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creating new graffiti related offences that carry the potential for a prison sentence and/or a
significant fine
providing police with additional search and seizure powers
providing Councils with the option of removing graffiti from private property if given
consent.
Text 2:
http://www.melbournegraffiti.com/melbourne-graffiti_interviews_askew.php
ASKEW : TMD SUK
Can you tell us a bit about your background?
I write Askew One, I am a member of TMD crew and Stick Up Kids. I
started dabbling with graffiti in 1993 during my first year of high school,
although I would say, growing up in the area of central Auckland I did,
graffiti was a big part of my subconscious psyche from an early age. I
was lucky enough to see many of the early Auckland walls in the flesh
from crews like Smooth Inc, USP and old school legend Fly. Many of the
key Hip Hop pioneers of my city lived on my street and I grew up fairly
immersed in that whole scene and vibe. I am the oldest of 6 kids,
originally from Palmerston North in the lower north island. My parents
were punk rock teenagers when they had me and I grew up in flats
thinking I was one of the gang. I would say I had a happy but pretty poor
upbringing, coming from a long line of working class people and seeing
my very young parents brave it and build a life for themselves from
nothing. Graffiti offered the perfect vehicle for my expression because of
the rebellious spirit and the fact it didn't require expensive equipment etc.
The do it yourself attitude and sense of adventure appealed to a young
kid that grew up without all the fancy things some of my friends had.
How did you choose your tag, any special meaning?
I chose my name based on the balance of the letters and potential for
symmetry. The "A" mirrors the "W" the "S" mirrors the "E" and the "K" can
sit happily in the middle. I get frustrated with that arrangement at times
but honestly I have all good letters in my name.
How did you get in to graffiti?
I guess I touched on this in question 1, but I more or less started graffiti
because at that time it's what everyone in my neighbourhood did. In fact
it was almost like there was no choice, you just did it, like a compulsory
part of being young and urban in my neck of the woods. I dabbled as I
said for a few years but by 1996 I was what I would consider highly
active. Since then there has been no looking back. I would say I've been
tagging since 1993, piecing since 96 but graffiti has been part of my life
since 1984 when I first came to Auckland.
What is it that you love about graffiti that keeps you writing?
Just the quest to evolve, improve and perfect. I've often said to people
when trying to describe the feeling of painting true style that words don't
do it justice. The feeling of freedom, the power of line and spontaneous
flow are the magic at the heart of writing with good style. It should never
be rehearsed or too perfect, it should just feel a certain way. I like other
aspects of course, my friends, the adrenaline, forcing yourself to man up
and do something against societies ruling. this is my life, I'm so drowned
in it sometimes it's hard to think of living another way.
Tell us about your style and how it has developed over the years.
My style is always evolving. I hope that what keeps all the changes
together with some sort of cohesion is the fact that it should always look
like came from my hand somehow. I'm not fickle or following trends as
people have suggested, I'm just questing for that feeling. I like a
challenge and I have to feel free and wild with my work too. I dunno, it's
hard to describe. I feel I'm pretty well versed in a lot of areas and pretty
versatile. I spent a long time going down certain paths with my work,
building a rep for that and then just destroying and rebuilding my whole
approach. Maybe it comes across insincere but I feel it's for a reason that
I instinctively do this. I'm a sucker for punishment.
Who have been your major influences?
Too many to name.. Locally I guess my whole crew, of course Tank and
DAF crew were highly influential to my generation. Can2, Atom, Wow,
Smash.. these guys speak on style on such a deep level, if you ever
engage with them you will think differently about things, it's unavoidable!
Paint brand of choice
Ironlak.. support local made!
Cap of choice
NY Fat, Level 3 gold cap.
What music motivates you to paint?
All music but mainly soul and funk these days.
Memorable mission moment
Every mission is memorable and a story to tell, that's why I keep going
back!
Any tips you're willing to share to the next generation of writers?
Just persevere and enjoy being a toy while you can. It's a very important
stage and you can get away with anything at that point!
Anything else to add?
Check out
www.askew1.com
www.myspace.com/askewtmdsuk
www.stick-up-kids.de