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taking that are found in the samples. Those patterns contain “A” as the first
speaker, “B” as the second speaker, and “C” as the third speaker. Below are the patterns and the examples of each pattern:
a. A – B
The writer found 39 A – B pattern in the sample. The following are some
examples of the A – B pattern:
Gladys: There you are Oh, Good – since you’re not doing anything special...
There’s something I’d like you to do. Brutus: Hold it right there I’ll have you know, what I’m doing is very special to
me In this conversation 22vii, Gladys is the first speaker. She is talking to
Brutus who is the second speaker. Brutus: And thas is my argument for why they should abolish the designated
hitter Do you follow my logic?
Mr. Veeblefester: Trying to make sense of your sense theories is like watching a 3-D movie without the glasses
In this conversation 409vii, Brutus is the first speaker. He is talking to his boss Mr. Veeblefester who is the second speaker.
b. A – B – A
There are 36 A – B – A pattern in this sample. The following are some examples:
Brutus: I’d like two seats for today’s game The ticket seller: We’re almost sold out – I just have standing room only tickets.
Brutus: Okay. Give me two seats in standing room only
In this conversation 675ix, Brutus is the first speaker. He is talking to the ticket seller who is the second speaker.
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Brutus: My new diet and exercise regimen is really working Gladys: Good for you How much have you lost?
Brutus: I’ve lost an X In this conversation 8927ix, Brutus is the first speaker. He is talking to
Gladys who is the second speaker.
c. A – B – A – B
There are 20 A – B – A – B pattern, the following are some of the examples:
10.142 Gladys: Isn’t this yesterday’s weather forecast?
Brutus: Yeah – I recorded it.
Gladys: Why do you want to watch yesterday’s forecast today? You already know what’s happened
Brutus: I like checking to see how right they got it This conversation 14219xi happens between Gladys and Brutus. Gladys
is the first speaker and Brutus is the second speaker. Gladys: How is mama’s fruitcake?
Brutus: It doesn’t taste fresh Gladys: How can that be? She just made it last week
Brutus: Your mother’s fruitcake is stale as soon as it’s made This conversation 18027xii happens between Gladys and Brutus.
Gladys is the first speaker and Brutus is the second speaker.
d. A – B – A – B – A
There are 7 A – B – A – B – A pattern, the following are some examples:
Brutus: Hi, Gladys When’s dinner? Gladys: Momma asked me to delay it a bit.
Brutus: Why? Gladys: She wanted to catch up on her beauty sleep.
Brutus: We’re in for a long wait The conversation 2525vii happens between Brutus and Gladys. Brutus
is the first speaker and Gladys is the second speaker.
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Wilberforce: Do I have to eat this? Brutus: That’s fish Eat it – it’s food for your brain
Wilberforce: Yeah? Do you eat fish, pop? Brutus: Every chance I get
Wilberforce: In that case, I’ll pass The conversation 5625viii happens between Brutus and Wilberforce.
Brutus is the first speaker and Wilberforce is the second speaker.
e. A – B – A – B – A – B
There are 7 A – B – A – B – A – B pattern. The following are some examples:
Wilberforce: What have you got there, Pop? Brutus: I’m making s’mores on the charcoal grill
Wilberforce : Oh, I love s’mores We made them in camp
Can I help you make them? Brutus: Are you sure know what to do?
Wilberforce: Absolutely – I’m an expert I’m the best s’more maker in town
Brutus: Well, I guess that makes you the good s’more-itan The conversation 8018ix happens between Wilberforce and Brutus.
Wilberforce is the first speaker and Brutus is the second speaker. Brutus: I don’t think you ever said where you went to school.
Wastrel P. Gravesite: I was home-schooled. Brutus: Oh, so you parents taught you?
Wastrel P. Gravesite: Nope. I taught myself Brutus: Really? How did that work?
Wastrel P. Gravesite: Just fine
– I gave myself straight A’s The conversation 16714xii happens between Brutus and Wastrel.
Brutus is the first speaker and Wastrel is the second speaker.
f. A – B – A – B – A – B – A
There are 3 A – B – A – B – A – B – A pattern. The following are some the
examples: Wilberforce: Where are you goin’, pop?
Brutus: I’m going to the big opening day game, today Wilberforce: No kidding? I thought it was all sold out
