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Comparative Analysis of Texts
Quick questions on Analysing spoken language (AO1/AO2): transcripts and speech features - WJEC A-Level English Language and Literature
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What are read the transcript on its own terms?Show answer
A transcript is not a failed essay. Judging it by written norms ("the grammar is wrong") misses the point and loses marks.
What is q1?Show answer
Why are fillers and false starts not errors in speech? [3 marks]
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Name two features distinctive to spoken language. [2 marks]
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Analyse how a spoken transcript creates meaning and compare its methods with a written text. [20 marks]
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