English Language: Functions of children's speech (theory) 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageChild language acquisitionASAQA Created by: Trevyn BarlowCreated on: 03-03-15 15:11 Instrumental When children's speech is aimed at trying to fufill a need. Mostly directly concerned at obtaining food, drink and comfort. 1 of 8 Regulatory When children's speech is aimed at trying to influence and control other people's behaviour (persuading, commanding and requesting) 2 of 8 Interactional When children's speech is aimed at developing social relationships and making relationships easier to develop. Usually involving phatic talk. 3 of 8 Personal When children's speech expresses personal, individual feelings. ('Here I Am' function) 4 of 8 Heuristic When children's speech is aimed at learning about and exploring the environment around them. 5 of 8 Imaginative Children's speech that is aimed at exploring their imagination (storytelling or imaginary worlds can arise from this). 6 of 8 Informative When children's speech is aimed at communicating or exchanging information. 7 of 8 How to use Michael Halliday's theory in an exam Link specific utterances to theory or link overall patterns to theory. 8 of 8
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