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1. Interdependency
• Hypotaxis is represented by the notation of a (alpha) b (beta) y (gamma)
a a The universe is not quite complete without your work well done
b b. however small that work may be.
• Prataxis is relation between two like elements of equal status. One initiating, and the other
continuing. Represented by cardinal numbers 1, 2
1 a. They have a 13th floor
2 b. but it is called the 14th floor
Logico-semantic
• Expansion, its happens when the primary clause (independent) is
expanded to the second clause (deoendent) by elaborating (+), extending
(=),or enhancing x it.
• Projection the second clause is projected through the primary clause by
locution (*) or idea (‘)
Interpersonal meaning
Expresses speech functional by using networks of MOOD to create
sentences.
MOOD system
The function of the MOOD is to structure sentences (more correctly,
‘clauses’) which facilitate social exchanges.
• Imperative clause a clause that carries proposal meaning
• Declarative clauses a clauses that carry the proposition meaning
• Interrogative clauses a clause that demanding information
• WH-questions same as interrogative clause
MOOD structure
The clauses relating to proposition and proposal.
• Mood : giving and demanding and consists of two parts Subject and
Finite.
• Residue : consists of Predicator, complement, and a adjective.
Modality system
Modality means the speaker judgement.
• Modalization is a clause to provide information.
• Probability (possibly, probably,certainly)
• Usually (sometimes, usually, and always)
• Modulation is statement to express a command or exchange.
• Obligation occurs command (allowed, support, required)
• Inclination occurs in an offer (willing, keen, determined).
The level of Modality
Probability Usually Obligation Inclination
Theme is the point of departure where the speaker points the emphasis of
hos meaning on
Kinds of Theme
• Marked theme is an adverbial group or prepositional phrase functioning as
adjunct in the clause.
• Textual theme relates the clause conjunctively to what has done before it
occurs in a text which is reflective, constructing experience.
• Interpersonal theme expresses the writer’s attitude to what he is saying it
consists of modal themes.