Exam-style question
Try this first
Why would analysing mode help with AO3 in a transcript of a radio interview?.
- A.Mode helps explain how spoken interaction, audience and broadcast context shape meaning.
- B.Mode proves the answer should ignore language features.
- C.Mode is the same thing as genre, so no context is needed.
- D.Mode only matters in creative-writing coursework.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Mode helps explain how spoken interaction, audience and broadcast context shape meaning.
Explanation
Why this works
The correct option fits AO3 because mode is a contextual factor. In a radio interview, spoken interaction and broadcast audience affect how meanings are produced and interpreted.
Common mistake
No common mistake is linked to this question yet.