Unit IV Congratulations! You Did It Very Well

1. Language Functions

a. Congratulating

• Congratulations! • Well done!
• Congratulations on…. • Great job!

b. Complimenting

• You look great. • How beautiful you are.
• You look terrific. • I must say that you are ….

2. Genre

Narrative

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.

– Evaluation : a stepping back to evaluate the plight.

– Complication : a crisis arises.

– Resolution : the crisis is resolved, for better or for worse.

– Re-orientation : optional.