Two further examples will illustrate the functions of cue material – that is, to obtain the listener's interest, provide context, explain background noise, clarify technicalities and to 'back-announce'.

A few yards downstream was a stretch of sloping rock and moss, and here all clamor ceased: only the close-placed ear could detect the muffled squush.

It was a group of real gone cats.

we moved to this town a year ago; I quit smoking exactly one year ago