Catherine Tate uses a wide variety of linguistic techniques and lexis throughout the comedy sketch with the Prime minister. The effects these techniques have on the audience are focused as they effectively engage the audience whilst being humorous and tactile.
The tenor used is strong and inappropriate. Our expectations of a girl participating in work experience with the Prime Minister are somewhat obedient and well mannered, yet the complete opposite is depicted. An example is when Lauren is asked to deliver tea and biscuits however asked to be quiet as the PM is taking an important phone call. Our expectation would be that she would obey and be cautious; nevertheless she does the exact