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Aspects of Spontaneous Language

 

            The aspects of spontaneous language, is shown within Graham Norton's interview. His chat show has a history, of the humour side of spoken language. When the three guests came out, his tone raised, his pace quickened and he uses repetition. All of this, is to get the audience and the viewers at home geared up with excitement. The use of fillers during the interview, 'whoo, eh.' Is a clear sign that, the level of excitement on the stage, has made them, pause for a moment, and think of what to say next. Through the interview, the guests are asked continuous questions. During this, interruptions and overlaps occur. This is a sign of spontaneous talk. The question that Norton asks all three guests, 'You all know each other' is a rhetorical question, but the three of them respond at the same time, with repetition of the same word 'Yes.' .
             There are many more characteristics of spontaneous language. Slang is used often, false starts occur and invective words are used when, Smith speaks in third person as his father and says, 'Well man, that's bullshit, you're the luckiest mother fucker alive.' This is said in a high tone, which is humour for the audience. When Smith was talking about his new movie, 'Men in Black 3.' He uses a line with, graphic description, exaggeration, slang, fillers and a bit of humour. 'Wohooooo, dam move, jes you're gonna put someone's eye out with that thing.'.
             Throughout the interview, Norton tries to include the audience as much as he possibly can. 'So listen ladies and gentlemen, let's just recap on how awesome this couch is. Three stars. His tone rises when he said the word 'awesome.' This is to create more effect, and to remind the audience on the three stars he is interviewing. Norton uses abbreviations of words, such as 'kinda' instead of kind of, to show to the guests and to the audience, that he uses the slang way of speaking.


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