5.2 Jay Leno’s interview with President Obama Flashcards
Genre
transcript of a TV pre recorded interview
Audience
people in the audience, fans of the show, fans of Jay Leno, those interesed in Obama
Purpose
to give airtime to the president; his party and political views. an insight into his personal life. to question him about current political issues in a more related context
“Welcome the president of the United States - Barack Obama”
discourse structure
- proper noun: full address - formal and respectful
- pause creates a sense of excitement and elevates his status
“We tried to play a little basketball”
verb
- self deprecating
- presenting himself as down to earth
“And it was a sad state of affairs”
pre modifying adjective
- self deprecating
- implying he is too old
“You can’t grasp that number”
familiar metaphor
- continues banter about old age
“You have a bit of silver in your hair”
hedge
- flattering adjective
- connotes wealth
- metaphorical, humanises him
“I know exactly what you’re saying”
enhances sense of familiarity with shared experience
“We’re taking every precaution”
inclusive pronoun
- shared responsibility
- determiner
- presidential voice
“Even if we reinforce it, there are still vulnerabilities”
fronted adverbial
- demonstrates the extent of risk
“These diplomats, they go out there and they serve every day”
compliments workers to appeal humble and appreciative
- deflection
- trying to get public vote
“We’ve got to do everything we can to protect them”
repetition of modal verb - ‘we’ve got to’
- reinforces his argument, implies lack of choice
- adjective ‘grateful’: praises his personnel to show he values they service they provide
