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The text is a transcript of a trial, someone who would have heard this text would probably think that the trial is quite informal. The barrister doesn't seem to have much authority at the start of the transcript, but with repetitive questioning of the conversation gains control. By putting the Defendant under pressure forcing irregular pauses and short and vague responses which often overlaps the question being asked.
 
 
1. In the text everyone is addressed by their surnames, the use and purpose of this is to make sure there is complete clarity on the names of who the jury and barrister are addressing. If he uses pronouns when addressing people, there will be confusion for people spectating the conversation, who will have to make an educated judgement on whether a character is or isn't guilty. this is also expected by us, as an audience. If we heard the use of pronouns rather than proper nouns we would think that the register of the conversation was unsuitable for  the setting of a court room and would loose respect for the barrister who has a high level of authority in the court room.
 
2. The questions seem prepared by the barrister , but however still have small hesitations like 'er'. This is not expected by us as an audience, we expect the register of the barristers questioning to be very formal.

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  1. Unknown5 November 2015 at 08:54

    Good use of an overview at the start. Some good inclusion of considerations of the courtroom context. Check the contextual information carefully on every text - Mr Neil is a winess, not the defendant. There are pronouns, so look at the effect of them when they are used and remember we are not the audience - give much more info about the GRAPE in each paragraph. Check lose/loose.

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