Interpersonal speech is expression that is usually used to lengthen the conversation in the context of "talking".Example of Interpersonal Speech :
1.Introducing
Rahma : Please meet my friend Mita.
Mita, this is Reza.
Reza, this is Mita
Mita : Hello Reza, nice to meet you.
Reza : Hello Mita, nice to meet you, too.
2. Apologizing
Dear {Recipient},
I am writing to apologize for my absence during {event}. I know you expected me to be there, and it was important that I attend, but I was simply unable to make it.
I hope you won't see this as a reflection of who I am as a whole. Ordinarily, when I make a promise, I am able to keep it, so I am both sorry and embarrassed that I was not able to be true to my word in this case.
Please call me as soon as you can. We can discuss the matter, and I can begin to make amends for my inability to follow through.
Sincerely,
{Sender}
I am writing to apologize for my absence during {event}. I know you expected me to be there, and it was important that I attend, but I was simply unable to make it.
I hope you won't see this as a reflection of who I am as a whole. Ordinarily, when I make a promise, I am able to keep it, so I am both sorry and embarrassed that I was not able to be true to my word in this case.
Please call me as soon as you can. We can discuss the matter, and I can begin to make amends for my inability to follow through.
Sincerely,
{Sender}
3. Thanking
a. Ari : Not bad. Are you alone?
b. Ari : I am glad you like it.
c. Isti : Thank you, and thanks for your gift too. I really like it.
d. Ari : Pleased to meet you, Siska.
e. Isti : By the way, did you have a good time at my party yesterday, Ri?
f. Ari : Hi, Isti. How is everything?
g. Isti : No, I’m with my cousin, Siska. Let me introduce you to her. Siska this is my friend, Ari.
h. Ari : Of course. I enjoyed it very much. It was wonderful.
i. Siska : Glad to see you too.
j. Isti : Fine, thanks. And you?
b. Ari : I am glad you like it.
c. Isti : Thank you, and thanks for your gift too. I really like it.
d. Ari : Pleased to meet you, Siska.
e. Isti : By the way, did you have a good time at my party yesterday, Ri?
f. Ari : Hi, Isti. How is everything?
g. Isti : No, I’m with my cousin, Siska. Let me introduce you to her. Siska this is my friend, Ari.
h. Ari : Of course. I enjoyed it very much. It was wonderful.
i. Siska : Glad to see you too.
j. Isti : Fine, thanks. And you?
4. Showing Sympathy
Kath : “Why do you so nervous dear?”
Mellanie : “What a fool, I forgot to bring my homework and assignment. In
fact, I prepared them on the desk, but I forgot to bring them.
Kath : “Oh.. I’m sorry to hear that, Mell”
Mellanie : “So, what must I do?”
Kath : “I think, you’d better tell the truth to Mrs. Wrame about it.
I think she’ll understand. Then, you can submit your work tomorrow”
Mellanie : “You’re right. Thanks for your concern”
Kath : “Not at all”.
FUNCTIONAL TEXT
Functional text is a type writing which functions to help the reader accomplish an everyday task.
The example of functional text:
1. Announcement
To All the teachers and staff of SMKN 2 Kabanjahe
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Due the importance of the meeting,please be panctual.Bring yout ideas;bring your sugestions to make our students succesful in this examination.
The head of the national examination committee
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