Topic 9 (session A) - Speech Presentation > Varieties of speech presentation in the novel > Task B

Varieties of speech presentation in the novel

Task B - David Lodge cont.

The next extract comes about a page after the one we have already explored in Task A. Edward and Tessa have, somewhat clumsily, just clumsily lost their virginities together. They have not used a condom. The Catholic religion would have been against the use of a contraceptive anyway, but of course they have ended up in bed together accidentally, and so have had no chance to take precautions for the passion which has caught them unawares:

Afterwards, he was aghast at what he had done, but Tessa covered his face with kisses and told him it had been wonderful, and he was moved with grateful pride.

(David Lodge , How Far Can You Go?, chapter 2)

What form of speech presentation is used for Tessa's speech, and why? You may find it helpful to compare it with the way in which Edward's feelings are presented. Again you can use the speech presentation scale to refer to.

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