Halliday's Functions

What is the Heuristic function of child language?

• Language used to express opinions

• Language used to find out more about their environment

• Language used to tell others what to do

• Language used to express needs

What does the Representational function of child language involve?

• Expressing personal needs

• Creating an imaginary world

• Conveying information and facts

• Forming relationships

Which function of child language is used for creating an imaginary world?

• Regulatory

• Imaginative

• Instrumental

• Heuristic

What is the purpose of the Personal function in child language?

• To find out more about the environment

• To express opinions and feelings

• To tell others what to do

• To convey information

What does the Interactional function of child language serve?

• Conveying facts

• Creating narratives

• Relationship-forming

• Expressing needs

Which function expresses the child's physical needs through language?

• Heuristic

• Instrumental

• Personal

• Regulatory

What is the Regulatory function of child language?

• Expressing opinions and identity

• Telling others what to do

• Finding out about the environment

• Forming relationships

Which functions are related to the child's external needs and experiences?

• Heuristic, Representational, Imaginative

• Personal, Interactional, Instrumental

• Instrumental, Regulatory, Personal

• Regulatory, Heuristic, Personal

Which functions are related to the child's internal needs and experiences?

• Personal, Interactional, Instrumental, Regulatory

• Heuristic, Representational, Imaginative

• Regulatory, Heuristic, Personal

• Instrumental, Regulatory, Personal

What is another name for the Representational function of child language?

• Interactive Function

• Informative Function

• Instrumental Function

• Imaginative Function