Coursework Commentary
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Commentary "Spread your Wings" is an extract from a novel, and is written to entertain. It is apparent that the piece is written for young adults, as the dialogue is that of two teenagers, and the slack use of English language from Chris, that immediately shows the reader his social class. However, the speech in this extract is only a representation of real speech. The characters within it speak using well-structured sentences, and do not show examples of real speech like repairs and stutters. The main hint of real speech is when Louisa interrupts Chris, "But Tobias..." "Yes! Tobias killed me..." The interview between Michael Parkinson and Elijah Wood also has a purpose to entertain, but it is real speech that has been written down, exactly the same way that it is said. It shows each and every mistake that is made, such as stutters and repairs, and gives an...

