Halliday's seven functions of speech

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  • Created on: 01-05-13 14:19
Define the Instrumental function.
When the child uses language to express its needs
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Define the Regulatory function.
When language is used to tell others what to do
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Define the Interactional function.
When language is used to make contact with others and form relationships
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Define the Personal function.
This is the use of language to express feelings, opinions and individual identity
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Define the Heuristic function.
When language is used to gain knowledge about the environment
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Define the Imaginative function.
Language is used to tell stories and jokes, and to create an imaginary environment
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Define the Representational function.
The use of language to convey facts and information
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Define the Regulatory function.

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When language is used to tell others what to do

Card 3

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Define the Interactional function.

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Card 4

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Define the Personal function.

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Card 5

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Define the Heuristic function.

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