Unit II I’m Sorry to Hear That

1. Language Function

a. Expressions of happiness

• I am delighted.
• It’s really a great pleasure.

b. Expressions of giving attention (affection)

• Are you OK?
• What’s wrong with you?

c. Expressions of showing sympathy

• I’m sorry to hear that.
• You have my sincere condolences.

2. Genre

Narrative

Social Function : to amuse, entertain and to deal with actual or vicarious experience in different ways. Generic Structure

– Orientation : sets the scene and introduces the participants.

• Complication : a crisis arises.
• Resolution : the crisis is resolved, for better or for worse.