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Analysing the message and purpose of a speaker

English · Grade 11 · about 40 minutes

Analyse a speaker's message to determine the purpose of the text.

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Other lessons in this sub-strand

  1. Identifying the speaker's attitude
  2. Analysing the message and purpose of a speaker
  3. Evaluating an oral text to form a judgement