Halliday's functions of speech Flashcards
1
Q
What is the instrumental function?
A
to fulfil a need
2
Q
What is the regulatory function?
A
Influencing others behaviour
e.g. pick that up
3
Q
What is the interactional function?
A
To develop and maintain social relationships
e.g. i love you
4
Q
What is the personal function?
A
To express opinions, ideas or identity
e.g. i like milk
5
Q
What is the representational function?
A
To state facts
e.g. it is hot
6
Q
What is the imaginative function?
A
To create an imaginary world in play
e.g. me a shopkeeper
7
Q
WHat is the heuristic function?
A
To learn about their environment
e.g. what’s that?
