who identified the three main influences on the variety of language that we use in a given situation
michael halliday
what are the three influences on the variety of language that we use in any given situation
field, manner, mode
field
refers to the subject we are talking or writing about
manner
refers to the relationship that exist between the participants. We adjust the language that we use to the nature of the people we are addressing. (respectfully to an employer, politely to a stranger, casually to a friend)
mode
gives the distinction between written or spoken language
