Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Personal function
a. Emotion need
I’m very annoyed with him because he lied me
I was so excited waiting the birth of my little sister
b. Thoughts
I think the movie we watched yesterday was very entertaining
I think telling the truth is a good solution
c. Desires
Sophia wants her wedding to be celebrated by the beach
I just wish for a happy life – nothing else!
d. Attitudes
To be honest, I don’t really like studying Mathematic
Anyway, that’s enough abot me
2. Interpersonal function
a. Praise
You look very fashionable by the outfit
How pretty little child is
b. Sympathy
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that ( her mother died last year)
I hope you feel better soon
c. Inquiries about health
How are you feeling today
Do you have any medicine to take
3. Directive function
a. Advice
You have to be disciplined if you want to become a successful person
Eat healthy food and get enough sleep for a better life
b. Warnings
Be careful – the floor is wet
Don’t try to open the door when the train is moving
c. Requests
Would you like to dance with me?
Will you pick me up tomorrow?
d. Persuasion
Let’s join the seminar, you won’t regret it
I’m begging you. Will you follow me for travelling next month.
e. Discussion
In my opinion
What do you think of
4. Referential function
a. Object in immediate setting or environment or in the culture
Lawang sewu is a historic building in Indonesia located in the city of
Semarang, jawa tengah
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and iron pyramid, referred to by a
small pyramids, in the garden of Louvre Museum in Paris, France
b. Events
5. Metalinguistic function
What does literature means
What does a happiness means
6. Imaginative function
a. Rhyming
Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m out of my head, with thinking of you
The coolness of the night, refreshes my skin, the stars shine so bright, causing
me to grin
b. Composing poetry