Unit IV Valuable Stories | Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI

1. Language Functions
 
    Expressing attitude using expressions for giving opinion, agreement and disagreement
Asking Opinion
-How was the trip?
-How do you like your new house?
-How do you think of Rina’s idea?
-How do you feel about this dicition?
-What is your opinions of the movie?
-What are your feelings about it?

Giving Opinion
-I think (that)…
-In my opinion….
-As I see, …
-If you ask me, I feel…

 Other Examples Asking for Opinion

Those expressions are used to ask for opinions.
-What do you think of this refrigerator?
-So,do you think I should buy those florescent light bulbs?
Other Examples Giving Opinion
 Those expressions are used to give opinions:
-I think the other one’s better.
-In my opinion, you should buy the florescent light bulbs

Here are other expressions that you can also use:

Asking Opinion

-What is your opinion?
-What do you think of…?
-How do you feel about…?
-How do you see …?
-What is your reaction to…?
-Do you have an opinion on…?
-Don’t you think…? (Very polite)
-What about….?

Giving Opinion
-I think …
-I believe …
-I feel …
-It seems to me …
-Well, to my mind…..
-I’m conviced that…..
-In my opinion, it is a good choice.
-I personally think she is a nice girl
-I consider…..
-It’s O.K. with me.

** Agreement
·         I (entirely) agree with you
·         I couldn’t agree more with you
·         I quite agree
·         I think I agree with you
·         I agree to do so
·         It’s fine with me
·         It’s Ok with me
Disagreement
·         I (completely) disagree with you
·         I really don’t agree with you
·         I don’t think I agree with you
·         I don’t agree
·         I don’t think so
·         I’m against this idea
·         I can’t agree to that

https://raisyapalis.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/asking-for-giving-opinion/

2. Genre

    Narrative
    Social function: to amuse, entertain and to deal with problematic events which lead to a crisis or turning point of some kind, which in turn finds a resolution.

    Generic structure:
    1. Orientation : sets the scene and introduces the participants.
    2. Evaluation : stepping back to evaluate the plight.
    3. Complication : a crisis arises.
    4. Resolution : the crisis is resolved, for better or for worse.
    5. Reorientation (optional).