These commands report context without moving point: the last message, current buffer/modes, or position.
emacsvox-speak-message-again
Repeat the last Emacs message and copy it to the kill ring. This can change what the next yank inserts.
emacsvox-speak-mode-line
Speak the mode line, including buffer name and major mode.
emacsvox-speak-buffer-filename
Speak the file name, or default directory when no file is visited, and copy that location to the kill ring. Inspect it before copying text for a transfer.
what-line
Report the line number and position in the buffer.
emacsvox-speak-current-column
Speak the current column.
emacsvox-speak-current-percentage
Announce the percentage into the buffer.