Radio drama and screenplays: The Kings Speech

genre

scripted text for performance. Based on real events. Includes dialogue, stage, body language

mode

multi modal- visual + spoken

purpose

entertain, inspire, explore power/vulnerability

audience

general film viewers. those interested in history, royalty, overcoming fear

tone

anxious/tense. warm/humorous. inspirational/triumphant

language feature

realistically spoken(interpretations, pauses, repetition)

stammering shown through dashes, ellipses,pauses

politeness strategies

rhetorical devices in final speech (repetition, rhythm)

structure

linear(chronological). builds tension-climax at final broadcast. Alternates between public speeches and private therapy sessions

themes

voice, power, friendships & trust, overcoming fear, communication, connection

representation

royals=human and vulnerable. speech=power. silence=weakness