Year 11 English Assessment task 2

Nosedive Essay on Human connection

Main Thesis?

Human connections are complex, resulting in a variety of connections.

Sub Thesis 1

Fake relationships have properties such as being unbalanced and exploitative however those within it are unable to identify this due to the complexity of human connections.

Sub Thesis 2

Genuine relationships can happen overtime or within an instant, as long as both parties are genuine to each other

Sub Thesis 3

Genuine connections come from the goodness and intent within oneself.

Quotes revolving around the relationship between Naomi and Lacie

Quote	Technique	Analysis
Naomi and Lacie in a facetime call	scale	Naomi appears larger than Lacie Symbolises hierarchy in their relationship Shows relationship is fake as they aren’t equals to one another
Don’t come. I don’t want you here, I don’t know what is up with you	Repetition of Don’t	Emphasises Naomi's disdain towards Lacie due to her low status Abandoning her with no hesitation reflects how worthless their relationship is to Naomi
“So it was all about numbers for you?”  “Cut the shit it was numbers for both of us”	Colloquial language/Emotive language with swears Rhetorical question	Swearing adds frustration into Naomi's Voice, indicating truth in her words and her hatred towards Lacie  Lacies Rhetorical question shows her ignorance to their fake relationship

Quotes revolving around the relationship between Lacie and the old woman

Quote	Technique	Analysis
Body language of Lacie having her back towards the camera	Closeup shot	Suggests shy and reserved behaviour showing the audience her discomfort toward the women
You don't know me so you're not really sorry. You're just mainly awkward	Emotive language	Reflects on the old woman's character, showing her honesty
Good luck with your speech	Close up shot of the old woman smiling	Natural expression emphasises genuine interest in Lacies speech, symbolises the genuine connection between Lacie and the old woman

Quotes revolving around the relationship between Lacie and the man in prison

Quote	Technique	Analysis
“I don't like…” “I don't like…” “I don't like…”	Repetition/juxtaposition	Emphasises the insults, directly contrasts their feelings for one another Man starts a conversation with Lacie in order to make her feel comfortable in prison
Panning shots between Lacie and the Man	Eye level shot	Shows equality and symbolises their healthy relationship