The nature and functions of Language

Question 1

Define F.A.R.M.S.C

Answer 1

Function: to inform, persuade, entertain etc.

Audience: who is the text aimed at/who is it targeted towards

Register: informal, formal, semi-formal, mostly informal etc.

Mode/domain: how does it communicate? handwritten, spoken, digital, sign etc.

Social purpose:

Context: what is happening - time, place, background info etc.

Question 2

What are the 5 text types

Answer 2

narrative: tell a story, typically in chronological order.

descriptive: of a single element, object, place, etc.

argumentative: present a point of view, takes a side.

instructive: teach, show.

expository: explain, inform or compare.

Question 3

define Authorial Intent

Answer 3

what an author intends to do or achieve with a text. Authorial intent influences the language that is used within a text as well as its level of preparedness.

Question 4

6 functions of language