who swore in their responses? (1 Viewer)

[carlybeth]

i do spec, and the exam was completly D-U-M-B. (i do extension, so i can spell it). but the Q was ok, for those who know HMT, i used the "fucking" quote from the ritual scene, i write the eff word twice in an exam! lol, i also said it our loud in the english paper two exam when i saw the frontline question.
did anyone else use the eff word in their stories? or in anything else?

 

[gemita]

I think welshi did....as long as it was necessary (or at least not unecessary) then you're fine.

 

[gordo]

the markes are like 40 years old arn;t they?
i don't think they'd appreciate it, they certainly ouldn;t if they are like my parents

y didn;t u just censor it

F**k or something?

 

[idontgetit]

I've seen exemplars for 3u and major works for 4u that use swearing. Don't worry about it, they're not you're grandma

 

[neo o]

The swearing is in a quote, the problem is with the text not you

 

[gordo]

ahh a quote
sorry
i reckon its fine then

though for some markers it might just tarnish the essay, i dunno
i'd be safe and asterix it

 

[televators]

asterix's take out the overall impact of the word- either use it in its full context, or dont use it all. Besides quoting (which you seem to have done)- i'd never use in a formal critical response- creative should be completely fine, providing the word is used in context- like in my ext 2 piece writing 'oh damn, i seem to be lost' is ridiculuous or 'oh, f***' is doing pretty much the same thing - if you're using the word over and over again for the sake of doing it,- then you shouldnt be doing ext 1 (which im pretty sure you're not!)

don't worry, you'll be fine

 

[Jems]

hey,
i reakon swearing is useful when used effectively.
like in my creative i said "shit", alright its not that offensive, but to middle aged people it might be. but the guy in my story was about to be shot, and i mean, put yourself if that position, you'd be swearing!
and if its a quote, thats cool...
what did you guys think of the questions all up... did crime fiction and they were pretty good in general, but i forgot to mention the picture, FUCK, i am so annoyed, do you reakon it will be a big thing? like a difference in bands?
thanks
have fun and good luck with the rest

 

[glycerine]

the markes are like 40 years old arn;t they?
i don't think they'd appreciate it, they certainly ouldn;t if they are like my parents

y didn;t u just censor it

F**k or something?

ahaha my mum is a 40 yr old english teacher and she swears like a chimney. in the private arena, not when she's teaching

i didn't use any swear words in this exam but generally markers don't mind as long as it's in context and not just gratuitious swearing for shits and giggles

 

[fantasia]

as long as you dont swear for the sake of it.. because some markers might get offended.

 

[televators]

not offended, just annoyed... i mean come on people- its the 21st century

 

[DaRanjed]

It's a quote so it shouldn't matter. I don't think they'll mind.
If the examiners are sensitive about it, they can blame BoS for issuing 'Handmaid's Tale'.

 

[fashionista]

does using 'shut up' like 45 times count? or jesus christ twice??

 

[aywkubt_tod]

i swore 68 times in my ext.2 so dont worry if you swear once or twice.

 

[Farcanell]

Yeah, swearing makes you come across as juvenile... probably because it is a genuinely immature thing to do...

But one of my quotes had profanity... I quoted dennis from The Castle saying "I'm shittin' meself"

 

[jhakka]

I used the word "Bollocks". Does that count?

In my opinion, if the use of swearing adds to the intended effect of the text, then go for it. Of course you have to keep it appropriate to the situation and not use it for the sake of it.

 

[aud]

I almost said fuck in my creative... was very close to, but held back, must have got caught up in the angsty moment of realising you're being held captive in a prison where no one believes you're innocent of murder... yes...

 

[leathaface]

Last year in my HSC, I quoted from Training Day... I had the word fuck about twice in that movie. As long as its in a quote its all g Double O D good!~

Just explain why the character used profanity.

 

[mick18]

I almost said fuck in my creative... was very close to, but held back, must have got caught up in the angsty moment of realising you're being held captive in a prison where no one believes you're innocent of murder... yes...

No offence but writing about someone supposedly innocent while in prison is a bit *ahem* cliche, dont you think?

 

[HSC-King]

I swore nearly every second line.

It was a diary account from the perspective of someone with Tourette’s.

In a vain hope of sounding postmodern, I even called my marker a dickhead.