This is a text message that was sent from teachers to their A Level students. Analyse how language has been used to suit context. Why is it different from your stereotypical text message?
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This is a message to help with your language analysis next week. It is important that it is not deleted. Pleaseensure that you bring yourphonesto your next English language lesson.Regards,Miss Loader and Mr Wright.
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Declarative used as opener as message is referential (providing information)
Lack of contraction appropriate as this is a formal message between students and teacher
Imperative gives pupils clear instructions – indicates that message is transactional as well as referential.
Plural form of noun indicates that this is a message sent to multiple recipients
Formal closing token used to adhere to politeness principles
Formal terms of address used through noun choice – indicates status of senders