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1. Language Function
b. Generic structure:
identi cation: identi es phenomenon to be described
description: identi es phenomenon to be described
Spot is a regular house cat. He is quite fat, very uffy, and adorable.
He has orange fur with white and black spots.
3. Grammar:
b. Comparative Degree
Example:
A sun ower is not as big as a Raf esia.
An eagle is different from a condor.
1. Language Function
b. Describing places
The rooms look very comfortable
The wall is colorful
b. Generic structure:
identi cation: identi es phenomenon to be described
description: describes parts, qualities, characteristics
There is a new hotel in my city. It is a four star hotel.
Chapter 3 Growing Up
1. Language Function
a. Social function :
to give the audience a description of what occurred and when it
occurred
to retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining
b. Generic structure:
orientation: the setting and introduce participants
events in time order: tell what happened, in what sequence
reorientation: optional-closure of events/ending
Two days ago, I was walking in the park by myself. Suddenly I heard a
noise behind some bushes.
3. Grammar: WH-Questions
Example:
Who ate the apple?
Whom did you meet at the post of ce this morning?.
What made you cry?
When did you see him?
Where did you buy the dress?
1. Language Function
a. Offering help
What can I do for you?
May I help you?
b. Generic structure:
orientation: sets the scene and introduces the participants
evaluation (optional): a step back to evaluate the plight
complication: a crisis arises
resolution: the crisis is resolved, for better or worse
reorientation (optional)
Once upon a time there lived two best friends, the hare and the
tortoise.
1. Language Function
a. Giving advices
If I were you, Id
Id if I were you
Youd better not
I wouldnt recommend
a. Social function :
to give the audience a description of what occurred and when it
occurred
to retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining
b. Generic structure:
orientation: the setting and introduce participants
events in time order: tell what happened, in what sequence
reorientation: optional-closure of events/ending
I went to my Benis house yesterday to do a homework. I went there
with Dodi.
1. Language Function
a. Social function :
to give the audience a description of what occurred and when it
occurred
to retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining
b. Generic structure:
orientation: the setting and introduce participants
events in time order: tell what happened, in what sequence
reorientation: optional-closure of events/ending
I walked down the pavement alone that evening. I noticed that the
streets were very quiet.
3. Grammar:
b. Quantifers
Example:
We dont have any sunglasses
There are a few pieces of wood left for the re place.