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Macro Functions of Language

The document discusses the four macro functions of language: 1. The ideational function involves using language to conceptualize ideas and provide a linguistic representation of the world. 2. The interpersonal function concerns using language as a personal medium for relationships and communication between people. 3. The poetic function allows language to be used creatively for play, metaphors, jokes, and personal expression. 4. The textual function relates to constructing coherent texts from utterances and writings.

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Macro Functions of Language

The document discusses the four macro functions of language: 1. The ideational function involves using language to conceptualize ideas and provide a linguistic representation of the world. 2. The interpersonal function concerns using language as a personal medium for relationships and communication between people. 3. The poetic function allows language to be used creatively for play, metaphors, jokes, and personal expression. 4. The textual function relates to constructing coherent texts from utterances and writings.

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MACRO FUNCTIONS OF LANGUAGE

1. The 2. The 3. The 4. The ideational function interpersonal function poetic function textual function

Macro Function = Meta Function

A metafunction can describe one or more other (minor) functions.

1. The Ideational Function


Definition Conceptualising process-to give an idea Use language to: -identify things -instruments of thought -provide a record Bring the world into being linguistically.

2. The Interpersonal Function


Using language as a personal medium Concerned with the relationship between ourselves and other people or things. Language is very essential in personalising process. Language as a means of communication or to release nervous/physical energy.

3. The Poetic Function


The ability to bring the world into being the area of play Bring delight to ourselves and others Through metaphor, jokes, rhythm we express our own creative freedom.

4. The Textual Function


Relates to our abilities to construct texts out of our utterances and writings.

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