Week 14: Language of Commentary

Sports commentary is a discourse genre which stands apart from other spoken genres, and even non-sports fans can usually identify it due to its distinctive linguistic and stylistic features. Indeed, because it involves reporting and analysis of events which happen in real time, it is unlike any other kind of narrative discourse, which typically report past events. A recent development in sports commentary discourse is ‘alternative’ commentary, which is intended to present a light-hearted, humorous take on the action. These alternative commentaries have appeared in numerous sports (including football, cricket, and rugby), and also across various media formats.

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