Discussion Test

DISCUSSION TEXT

•   Social Function : To present (at least) two points of view about an issue

•   Generic Structure :

1. Issue
2. Arguments for and againts
3. Recommendation/conclution

•     Significant Lexicogramatical Features/Language Feature :

1. Focus on generic human and generic non human participant
2. Use of thinking verb
3. Use of comparative
4. Use of material processes, example : has produced, have developed
5. Use of relational processes, example : cause, could have
6. Use of abstract noun