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Functions of Expressions. The language functions according to Xxxxxxxx, in his book entitled „Language as social semiotic‟ there are three types. Its first function is for an ideational function. This language function is used for all specific purpose and types of context. It involves the communication of experiential and the logical function. In the experiential function, the language communicates ideas. In the logical function, the language relates the ideas to each other on an equal and subordinate basis. The second language function is for a textual function. In this textual function, the language is used to create text in which it gives coherence and cohesion to a passage. This function talks about the language itself as a means of communicating information. The third language function is for an interpersonal function. The interpersonal function embodies all use of language. In this function, the language is used to express social and personal relations, including all forms of the speaker‟s instructions into speech situations. In this function, the language is divided into three functions. The first is as a social function. In this function, the language is used for the establishment and maintenance of the social relations. This language function can be found, for instance, in greeting and various forms of phatic communication. Its second function is as an instrument function. In this function, the language is used to influence the people‟s behavior, and get things done. Its third function is as a personal function. In the personal function, the language is used by the speaker to express his feelings, attitudes, and opinions. As said above, the language that we or other people express is called expression. The expressions of a language, for instance English expressions, to the other people must be effective. In order to be effective, the expressions must be appropriate to the situation in which we are (Xxxxxxxx, 1978 : 45). When we are trying to choose the best way to express ourselves in a particular situation, we must keep in our minds doing several things. The first important thing which we have to know is what we are trying to do with our English?‟, or whether we are describing something, persuading someone, giving our opinion or what with our English? Each of the English uses, according to Xxxxx is called English function. The second thing which we have also to know when we are involved in a particular communication is what sort of person we are in this particular situati...
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Functions of Expressions. It can be explained that based on the data which have been obtained from the art shopkeepers at Penestanan Ubud who have been chosen as the respondents, the English expressions which are uttered by them also have their own functions. The functions of the English which the respondents of this art shopkeeper uttered to their guests consist of some kinds. The functions of their English are, among those, for: (1) greeting, (2) inviting someone, (3) getting information, (4) offering things, (5) giving price of things, (6) thanking. The data analysis and error of the functions of these respondents English functions is shown in the following subs.
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