Understanding Linguistic Units: Structure vs. Function
Explore the concept of linguistic units through their structure and function, from sentences to paragraphs, and discover how different components work together to convey meaning and purpose. Dive into sentence types, paragraph structures, and the functions they serve in communication.
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Structure VS. Function LINGUISTIC UNIT Structure Function What it is made of What it does(used for)
Sentence in General Structure Structure Function Function Statement ( declarative) = tells something about something Question (interrogative) = Asks about something Order (imperative) = Asks someone to do something Exclamation( exclamatory)= expresses strong emotion A group of words. Subject + Verb (+Other things) A Noun Phrase + A Verb Phrase One Clause = A Noun Phrase + A Verb Phrase Two Clauses Three Clauses MORE Than THREE Clauses
SENTENCES IN THE PARAFRAPH STRUTCURE SIMPLE COMPOUND COMPLEX COMPLEX-COMPOUND FUNCTION TPOIC SENTENCE MAJOR SUPPORT SENTENCE MINOR SUPPORT SENTENCE CONCLUDING SENTENCE TRANSITIONAL SENTENCE
The Paragraph Structure Short Paragraph Long paragraph Independent = A whole text Function (Purpose) Narrative= tells a story Descriptive= describes something Argumentative (opinion)= Supports an idea or opinion Process= summarises a process of doing something, or how something happens Comparison and Contrast
Dependent Paragraph Structure Function Short Paragraph Long paragraph Introduction Body Paragraph Conclusion
