Function Analysis of Conversation about Kerosene Heating
Lisa: It's so cold in this apartment in the morning. (Expressing discontent)

Akiko: You need a heater.
(Suggesting)

Lisa: I need a heater.
(Agreeing) The question is what kind? (Defining) You use kerosene, don't you? (Checking)

Akiko: Kerosene, yes.
(Confirming) It's the cheapest. (Comparing)

Lisa: But I like clean air.
(Protesting) Don't you get a kerosene smell with yours? (Probing)

Akiko: A little.
(Admitting) It does smell a bit. (Admitting) It didn't when it was new. (Defending) Really, if you want clean air though, electricity's the best. (Opining) A combined AC and heater? (Suggesting)

Lisa: But so expensive!
(Protesting)

Akiko: Hmm. How about a gas heater?
(Suggesting) It's cleaner burning and if you're careful, it doesn't cost so much. (Compromising)
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