A study on the structure of the speech “ I have a dream” by Martin Luther King : A systemic functional grammar analysis

Tóm tắt A study on the structure of the speech “ I have a dream” by Martin Luther King : A systemic functional grammar analysis: ... other hand, if there is equality among elements, it is known as Parataxis. 2.3.2 Logico – semantic relation This second dimension of clause combination explains the nexus between clauses in a variety of logico-semantic relation. However, the two most fundamental relationships are (i) Expansio...ness as form of behavior: look, watch, stare... 2. Verbal processes as behavior: chatter, grumble, talk... 3. Physiological processes manifesting states of consciousness: cry, laugh... 4. Other physiological processes: breathe, faint, sleep... 5. Bodily postures and pastimes: sing, dance, li...th part of the text are going to be analysed from SFL perspective, which is believed to illustrate an overview of the whole text. The chosen text is composed of 56 clauses which comprise 34 clause complexes. There is an inequality between paratactic and hypotactic relation in the text, most of...