Asymmetrical Conversations

Equal in Power
Lauren: Hey babe
Louise: Hey lul
Lauren:You done the art work?
Louise:Fuck...
Lauren:Me neither
Lauren: Hahaha |
Louise: Hahaha  |

Commentry: Equal power is shown by the use of cursives. Cursives give an undoubtable amount of informality common with situations of mutual power, especially between friends. Incomplete sentences also add to the informality "you done the art work?" the lack of the word "have" shows certain amount of comfortability between the participants, that wouldn't be present with someone of more or less power than yourself.  Turn taking is equal, there is also no real difference in amount spoken between participants showing equality in conversational power.

Less power than myself
Louise: It would be nice if you were on time, for once.
Year 7: Errr (.) I'm sorry
Louise:Are you ready to read?
Year 7:Yes
Louise: Ok. When you're ready, start.
Year 7: What's that word?
Louise: That word is "Sometimes"
Year 7: Thank you.

Commentary: Asymmetrical conversation is shown by the presence of fillers such as "err" the participant with less power is typically more under pressure so nervous signs such as fillers are common. You can also clearly see who is control of topic by the interrogative sentences on Louise's part.

More power than myself
Teacher: Where is your homework?
Louise: I (.) er (.) Left it at home.
Teacher: Well thats unnaceptable.
Louise: I'm Sorry.
Teacher: I expect it on my desk tomorrow morning. You need to work harder. Do your homework on time.

Commentary: As before the conversation topic is controlled by interrogative sentences, as a result of the intimidation caused the less powerful participant is shown with fillers and pauses. The use of imperatives also gives a sense of power as it lacks politeness and orders show hierarchy between the two participants.