Transcript Analysis

The first language technique used for making this text suitable for the audience is when ‘JKR’ states ‘I'm not going to promise you anything’ when asked about what she’s doing next. By saying this she is being careful not give anything away as she knows the audience are the readers and fans of her book. She knows this so she is very careful not to give anything away. She also states ‘It will honestly be brilliant’ when talking about the Harry Potter world. As the audience are her fans, she is promoting the rides by persuading people to go there. As she says it’s brilliant, her fans will go because her opinion will influence them.

The purpose of the text is to inform the audience about the Harry Potter books. The first piece of language used is when she talks about Dumbledore dying. As he is a big part of the novel, she engages the audience into the interview by talking about him. She also states ‘3, 6 and 7 were my favourite to write’. By giving her opinion she is keeping the audience interested to stay on task for the interview. The last thing she does is talk about what she will do after the Harry Potter series. As the purpose is to talk about her books, this gives a little more information about the books themselves.

The presenter states ‘It’s wonderful to have you on Blue Peter’ with JK Rowling then replying ‘It’s wonderful to be here’. This language links to the context as the first line introduces her to the audience immediately showing it’s an interview. The presenter them states ‘We've got loads of questions for you’ which then shows that the interview is based on questions from the audience.