Functions of Spoken Language Flashcards
1
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Intersectional
A
Verbal exchanges emphasising the social relationship of 2 people
e.g two friends having a chat
2
Q
Referential
A
Utterances that provide information
e.g the bus leaves at 12:30
3
Q
Expressive
A
Utterances that express the speakers feelings
e.g I’m looking forward to dinner tonight
4
Q
Phatic
A
Technical terms for ‘small talk’ between strangers / people you don’t know well
5
Q
Transactional
A
Verbal exchanges in which the main emphasis is on getting something done
e.g someone is asking a passer by for directions
6
Q
Face threatening act (FTA)
A
challenging / rejecting another’s face
7
Q
Face saving act (FSA)
A
Speaker says something to lessen the possible threat or to maintain a good self image
8
Q
What is the aim of face work?
A
Maintaining status in conversation / society
