DISCOURSE MARKERS

1. Words or phrases, we use them to connect, organize, write or to express attitude.

1.1. FUNTIONS

1.1.1. Organise what we say

1.1.1.1. Used to start and to end conversations.

1.1.1.1.1. Examples

1.1.2. Monitor what we say

1.1.2.1. We monitor (or listen to) what we are saying.

1.1.2.1.1. Examples

1.1.3. Sounding less direct

1.1.3.1. We are careful when we speak not to sound too direct or forceful.

1.1.3.1.1. Examples

1.1.4. Interjections

1.1.4.1. A single-word exclamation.

1.1.4.1.1. Examples

1.1.5. As Responses

1.1.5.1. We usually show our response to what we hear either by gesture.

1.1.5.1.1. Examples