Read the transcripts. They are decontextualized; taken out of their original context, so we do not have any contextual factors to help us interpret them.
Try to decide which speech genre each example represents. Find linguistic evidence to support your decision.
A this is the entrance to Marlborough Road (1) and St James’ Palace is on the left (1) we’re looking now (2) through (1) the gates of Hyde Park (3) with the (.) Wellington Museum on the left there (5) the carriage has (4) left (1) the park itself (1) and now (1) crosses Hyde Park Corner (1) going under (.) the Wellington Arch (26) the Duke of Wellington himself after whom this (1) arch (.) is named (.) had a memorable (2) state funeral himself (3) in the streets of London in 18 (.) 52 (4) still the flowers (2) rain before (1) the procession (.) otherwise (3) everything is (1) silent and still (71) these huge wrought iron gates on the arch (1) are usually closed they open (.) very rarely for a special occasion like ↑this↑ (2) and the (.) cortege will come through here (.) and then (2) turn to the left (1) and start on its journey (.) down Constitution Hill (.) which will take it all the way along (1) the side (1) of the (1) huge gardens of Buckingham Palace
To show that you have engaged with the texts, write a 4-5 sentence overview making connections between them.
A this is the entrance to Marlborough Road (1) and St James’ Palace is on the left (1) we’re looking now (2) through (1) the gates of Hyde Park (3) with the (.) Wellington Museum on the left there (5) the carriage has (4) left (1) the park itself (1) and now (1) crosses Hyde Park Corner (1) going under (.) the Wellington Arch (26) the Duke of Wellington himself after whom this (1) arch (.) is named (.) had a memorable (2) state funeral himself (3) in the streets of London in 18 (.) 52 (4) still the flowers (2) rain before (1) the procession (.) otherwise (3) everything is (1) silent and still (71) these huge wrought iron gates on the arch (1) are usually closed they open (.) very rarely for a special occasion like ↑this↑ (2) and the (.) cortege will come through here (.) and then (2) turn to the left (1) and start on its journey (.) down Constitution Hill (.) which will take it all the way along (1) the side (1) of the (1) huge gardens of Buckingham Palace
Suggest a possible context and provide evidence for your choice. You need to think about things such as the purpose, the tenor, whether the speech is public or private, the relationship between participants and the target audience, and the linguistic contextual factors (e.g. deixis, referencing, terms of address, implicature, presupposition).
A this is the entrance to Marlborough Road (1) and St James’ Palace is on the left (1) we’re looking now (2) through (1) the gates of Hyde Park (3) with the (.) Wellington Museum on the left there (5) the carriage has (4) left (1) the park itself (1) and now (1) crosses Hyde Park Corner (1) going under (.) the Wellington Arch (26) the Duke of Wellington himself after whom this (1) arch (.) is named (.) had a memorable (2) state funeral himself (3) in the streets of London in 18 (.) 52 (4) still the flowers (2) rain before (1) the procession (.) otherwise (3) everything is (1) silent and still (71) these huge wrought iron gates on the arch (1) are usually closed they open (.) very rarely for a special occasion like ↑this↑ (2) and the (.) cortege will come through here (.) and then (2) turn to the left (1) and start on its journey (.) down Constitution Hill (.) which will take it all the way along (1) the side (1) of the (1) huge gardens of Buckingham Palace
How would information about physical contextual factors (e.g. time, place, occasion, shared knowledge, cultural references etc.) help you to understand these transcripts better?
A this is the entrance to Marlborough Road (1) and St James’ Palace is on the left (1) we’re looking now (2) through (1) the gates of Hyde Park (3) with the (.) Wellington Museum on the left there (5) the carriage has (4) left (1) the park itself (1) and now (1) crosses Hyde Park Corner (1) going under (.) the Wellington Arch (26) the Duke of Wellington himself after whom this (1) arch (.) is named (.) had a memorable (2) state funeral himself (3) in the streets of London in 18 (.) 52 (4) still the flowers (2) rain before (1) the procession (.) otherwise (3) everything is (1) silent and still (71) these huge wrought iron gates on the arch (1) are usually closed they open (.) very rarely for a special occasion like ↑this↑ (2) and the (.) cortege will come through here (.) and then (2) turn to the left (1) and start on its journey (.) down Constitution Hill (.) which will take it all the way along (1) the side (1) of the (1) huge gardens of Buckingham Palace
Now read through the contextual information and then re-consider each text. How does the additional information shape your response? Did your reading change in the light of the contextual factors?
BBC Television commentary, David Dimbleby (1997)
This is an extract from the commentary for Princess Diana’s funeral on 6th September 1997. She was the first wife of Prince Charles and was well-known for her charity work. She was divorced in 1996 and was fatally injured in a car crash in Paris on the 31st August 1997. Her coffin was carried on a gun carriage through London from Kensington Palace, along the south side of Hyde Park, past the Albert Memorial, beneath Wellington Arch to Constitution Hill and the Mall, where Buckingham Palace is situated. From there, the funeral cortege went on to Westminster Abbey for the official ceremony. The event was not a state funeral, but a royal ceremonial funeral. More than a million people lined the streets to watch the cortege pass.
Read the transcripts. They are decontextualized; taken out of their original context, so we do not have any contextual factors to help us interpret them.
Try to decide which speech genre each example represents. Find linguistic evidence to support your decision.
To show that you have engaged with the texts, write a 4-5 sentence overview making connections between them.
Suggest a possible context and provide evidence for your choice. You need to think about things such as the purpose, the tenor, whether the speech is public or private, the relationship between participants and the target audience, and the linguistic contextual factors (e.g. deixis, referencing, terms of address, implicature, presupposition).
How would information about physical contextual factors (e.g. time, place, occasion, shared knowledge, cultural references etc.) help you to understand these transcripts better?
Now read through the contextual information and then re-consider each text. How does the additional information shape your response? Did your reading change in the light of the contextual factors?
BBC News Channel news item (2007)
This is a report about a problem with contaminated petrol sold at a number of supermarket petrol stations in South East England in February 2007. Motorists had problems with their cars breaking down and tests on the fuel found that it had traces of silicon. The contamination was thought to have damaged a sensor in the exhaust, which then cut the power to prevent long-term damage to the engine. While silicon products are used in diesel fuel, even very small quantities can cause serious problems in petrol engines.
Read the transcripts. They are decontextualized; taken out of their original context, so we do not have any contextual factors to help us interpret them.
Try to decide which speech genre each example represents. Find linguistic evidence to support your decision.
To show that you have engaged with the texts, write a 4-5 sentence overview making connections between them.
Suggest a possible context and provide evidence for your choice. You need to think about things such as the purpose, the tenor, whether the speech is public or private, the relationship between participants and the target audience, and the linguistic contextual factors (e.g. deixis, referencing, terms of address, implicature, presupposition).
How would information about physical contextual factors (e.g. time, place, occasion, shared knowledge, cultural references etc.) help you to understand these transcripts better?
Now read through the contextual information and then re-consider each text. How does the additional information shape your response? Did your reading change in the light of the contextual factors?
Interview with Tom Hanks, ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’ (2008)
This is an extract from an interview in which Tom Hanks talked about his new film ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’. Before they discussed the film, Ross asked Hanks about his visits to the UK for previous projects such as the Spielberg film ’Saving Private Ryan’ and the HBO television miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’. Andrew Lee Potts was another of Ross’ guests. While Hanks’ interview took place, Potts was waiting in the green room for his appearance later in the show. He appeared in the role of Private Eugene Jackson in ‘Band of Brothers’ (Episode 8).
Read the transcripts. They are decontextualized; taken out of their original context, so we do not have any contextual factors to help us interpret them.
Try to decide which speech genre each example represents. Find linguistic evidence to support your decision.
To show that you have engaged with the texts, write a 4-5 sentence overview making connections between them.
Suggest a possible context and provide evidence for your choice. You need to think about things such as the purpose, the tenor, whether the speech is public or private, the relationship between participants and the target audience, and the linguistic contextual factors (e.g. deixis, referencing, terms of address, implicature, presupposition).
How would information about physical contextual factors (e.g. time, place, occasion, shared knowledge, cultural references etc.) help you to understand these transcripts better?
Now read through the contextual information and then re-consider each text. How does the additional information shape your response? Did your reading change in the light of the contextual factors?
Informal conversation between friends (2015)
The focus of this conversation between a group of friends is Ladies Day, which takes place on the Friday before the Grand National horse race at Aintree, Liverpool. The event is renowned as much for the display of top fashion as for the horse racing. Newspaper coverage is extensive. It tends to highlight the attendance of celebrities, to comment on fashion trends and the wild behaviour of some racegoers, and to include numerous photographs of the memorable outfits.