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Responding to an authentic transcript - Oprah Winfrey is talking with so called "wiggers".
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Responding to an authentic transcript In this transcript, Oprah Winfrey is talking with so called "wiggers". There are two guests, as well as Oprah Winfrey are discussing the social and cultural changes in society, causing some white people to dress 'black'. Oprah is discussing the fashion choices among white kids. Oprah has no obvious previous relationship with the guests and the audience. It would seem pre-prepared or semi-spontaneous questions and answers. The discourse conventions for this situation are that the manner is polite. It is also expected that there be fillers, hesitation etc, as this conversation is semi-spontaneous. The turn taking is lead by Oprah. She conducts the direction of the conversation. Both the guests and Oprah are engaged, and Oprah also interacts with the audience. The propose of this interview is to inform the audience and to entertain on some occasions. The language which is used contains a lot of...
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