Halliday's functions of language
Representational - Language used to exchange information. (got new shoes, nan)
Heuristic - Language used to learn and explore the environment. (what's that?)
Interactional - Language used to develop social relationships and ease the process of interaction. (I love you)
Imaginative - Language used to explore the imagination. (we're going to the moon today)
Regulatory - Language used to influence the behaviour of others. (don't do that)
Personal - Language used to express the personal preferences and identity of the speaker. (me like)
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