1.

The writer or the speaker of the text is SPLENDOUR TOURS which is a

Pretoria -based tour company that persuades potential tourists and
anyone who wants to take a break from the hectic city life to contact
them for further details regarding experiencing the natural beauty of
the Drakensberg and the various activities like choir and some sports
which are available there. SPLENDOUR TOURS provided the telephone
and facsimile contact details which is 012 803 9360 so that any potential
tourist can contact them immediately.
2. This text can be described as a promotional or persuasive text that aims
to grab the attention of holiday makers, potential tourists and anyone
who wants to take a break from the hustle and hectic city life to contact
SPLENDOUR TOURS so that they can explore the panoramic view of the
Drakensberg mountains specifically the cliffs and the valleys.
Furthermore, the target tourists will be entertained and comforted by
the Drakensberg Boys choir. Lastly, as they experience the natural
beauty, they would take part in sports activities like horse riding, golf
and walks and etc.
3. The text appeals to potential tourists, people who are interested in
adventure in a natural environment and travellers who are passionate
about the beauty of nature. In addition to this, the text also attracts the
attention of people who are interested in participating in outdoor
activities during the break away or holiday from their hectic life. The
activities that they will entertain themselves with are golf, horse riding,
walks, bowls and many more. The text also draws the attention and
entice people who are interested in listening to the choir from the
Drakensberg boys choir.
4. The purpose of this text is to convince would-betourists to contact
SPLENDOUR TOURS so that they can book a tour with this company.
Furthermore, the main objective of the text is to arouse curiosity and a
desire to experience the ‘incredible’ beauty of nature in the Drakensberg
where there are cliffs and valleys. The music from the Drakensberg boys
choir is personified as soothing. This implies that the music comforts and
heals the tourists. Furthermore, the tourists will enjoy the different
activities that are offered at this place and this includes the following
activities: horse riding, walks, bowls, golf and a lot of activities that have
not been specified. This leaves the potential tourist in suspense and
create a desire of adventuring in the Drakensberg with SPLENDOUR
 TOURS. The simile ‘as if on the wings of an eagle’ provides an insight into
the efficient tour services that are provided by SPLENDOUR TOURS
which allows tourists to adventure and explore Drakensberg without any
obstacles as the eagleis associated with swift and accurate movement as
it hunts for the vulnerable prey. In this case, nature is vulnerable and
easily accessible to the tourists who would explore and enjoy nature at
the disposal courtesy of the tour organised by SPLENDOUR TOURS. So
the tour services provided by SPLENDOUR TOURS makes the adventure
in the Drakensberg memorable and remarkable.
5. The text is generally written in the present tense and this is important
because it creates a sense of live and immediacy. This evokes an urgent
desire to visit the Drakensberg as if this is happening at the moment.
SPLENDOUR TOURS uses expressions like COME WITH US to show that
this can happen currently. This sense of immediacy implies that
Drakensberg is an easily accessible area. Furthermore. the personal
pronouns like ‘us ’creates a bond, friendship or trust between
SPLENDOUR TOURS and the potential tourists. The word choice is
descriptive and evokes a desire to visit the Drakensberg. The words
provides clear and vivid images that provokes and unleashes the interest
of the potential tourist to enjoy the natural landscape of the
Drakensberg. The writer specifically mentioned the cliffs and the valleys.
The adjective ‘incredible’ means extremely beautiful. In addition. the
phrase ‘God’s own creation’ highlights the fact that Drakensberg is a
natural landscape that has not been spoiled by humankind. This appeals
to potential tourists who are passionate about enjoying the view of a
natural landscape. The Drakensberg boys choir’s music is also ‘soothing’
and this means the music comforts and calms tourists who are taking a
rest after hustling and bustling in the city. This is linked to the headline
which uses the word ‘break away’ which implies that Drakensberg is far
away from city life. The writer also compares the tourist to an eagle
which flies uncontrollably in the sky so the tourist explores the
Drakensberg without any hindrance or obstacle . Lastly, the gate is
described as golden which shows superiority and the champagne castle
promises the potential tourists to be treated like a king. The text also
highlights some of the activities that the potential tourists will be
engaged in like horse riding and golf, but it leaves the tourists in
suspense of expecting more interesting activities since the writer uses
the abbreviationetc. So he potential tourist will be expecting more
sports activities.