Systemic Functional Linguistics2.pptVIP

Multiple Themes In accordance with the three meanings of language, namely textual, interpersonal and experiential meanings. The multiple themes are terms as: Textual Theme Interpersonal Theme Experiential Theme/Topical Theme Textual Theme The textual Theme is any combination of 1) continuative, 2) structural and 3) conjunctives. Continuatives: discourse signallers, a response in dialogue (yes, no, well, oh, now) Structural: Tables 3(4) and 3(5) Conjunctive: Conjunctive adjuncts in Table 3(2) Characteristic Themes: obligatorily thematic Characteristic Themes Interpersonal Theme I