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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

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