english lang unit 2

• What does the acronym TRIPE stand for in the context of speech functions?

  Transactional, Referential, Interactional, Phatic, Expressive
• What are the five main functions of speech represented by the acronym TRIPE?

  • Transactional: Goal-oriented speech for achieving outcomes.
  • Referential: Conveying information or referring to facts.
  • Interactional: Building social relationships and maintaining bonds.
  • Phatic: Small talk for social connection rather than content.
  • Expressive: Expressing emotions, feelings, or attitudes.
• What is the main focus of transactional speech?

  It focuses on getting something done or achieving a specific outcome.
• Give an example of transactional speech.

  “Can I borrow your notes?”
• What is the purpose of referential speech?

  To convey information, describe things, or refer to facts.
• Provide an example of referential speech.

  “The exam is on Tuesday.”
• What does interactional speech help to achieve?

  It helps to build social relationships and maintain bonds between people.
• Give an example of interactional speech.

  “Good to see you!”
• What is the main characteristic of phatic speech?

  It focuses on social connection rather than actual content or information.
• Provide an example of phatic speech.

  “Hello.”
• What is the purpose of expressive speech?

  To express emotions, feelings, or attitudes directly.
• Give an example of expressive speech.

  “I’m so excited!”
• Mode


  A way a verb can be applied to a subject in grammar, describing voice, tense, mood, and aspect.
• Voice

  The verb's attitude towards the subject (active or passive).
• Active Voice


  A type of voice where the subject performs the action.
• Passive Voice


  A type of voice where the subject receives the action.