Reading 1.3 chapter 2 “Rules and regulations”

In this chapter, the writer exposes to the reader that common and apparently benign text can serve regulatory function. On the other hand, they can control and manipulate the reader in their believe and actions. Base from the text, the reader actually did not realize that they have been coerced by the writer. They believe and agree with the writer, this is what called as “The writers” power. They can make the readers believe on what they said. However, Kress and Fowler stress that we need to understand the article and not easily influence with their words. This chapter been presented by Izamuddin, Zahier, and Fazrul. Their presentation also brilliant, this is because they are including the critical literacy element. However, they have made a slight mistake by positioning a fact. As we all know, the writer can’t position something factual. It’s means that we can’t give opinion to fact.