Short Functional Text

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Definition

Short Functional Text is a short text that has a specific meaning and purpose, and can be used in everyday life. It may be in the form of invitations, greeting cards, prohibitions, announcements, short messages, signs, notices, ID cards, shopping lists, postcards and letters.

Purposes

This text is intended for the benefit of many people or the wider community. This short function text can be used to provide information about a guide or warning to many people.

Types

1. Notices, Warnings and Caution

Notice is a written instruction or statement that provides certain information or gives a warning - a sign or printed statement that gives information or a warning to people. Caution is a form of written warning to readers to be careful

2. Greeting Cards

A greeting card is a form of card usually accompanied by an image that is sent to someone for certain occasions, for example a card for a happy birthday, congratulations and success, etc.

3. Letters

There are two kinds of letters or letters, namely personal letters and official letters

A personal letter is a letter written for personal, family, or friendship matters

4. Food Labels

Food labels are writing that is usually found wrapped, cans, paper, various kinds of food. The food label functions to notify the user about the details of the food that has been purchased

5. Short Messages / Memos

Short messages are written pieces of information that you can send to other people

6. Advertisements

Advertisement is a statement or writing that is general in nature about a product. The goal is to convince readers and listeners to be influenced to use it.

7. Announcements

Announcement is an open statement to be known by the general public. The goal is to convey something to listeners and readers.

8. Invitations

Invitation is a written or read statement so that the appointed person wants to come and participate.

Structure

generic structure of functional text :

They are narrative, recount, descriptive, report, explanation, analytical exposition, hortatory exposition, procedure, discussion, review, anecdote, spoof, and news item.

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Sample

Example 1: Announcement

The Functions: to provide complete and clear information about certain events or occasion

Some characteristics of announcement:

• Straightforward and ease the readers to get information quickly
• Keep it short, inviting, and to the point.
• Clear and complete
• For a bad news, make a direct and no-nonsense statement.

Example 2: Greeting Card

Greeting Cards functions as an expression of sympathy and care to others.

The purpose is to congratulate someone’ achievement, express sympathy on someone’s, and motivate someone on gaining achievement

Some characteristics of greeting card:

• Clarify a clear purpose
• Use an appraisal diction
• Accurate addressee

Example 3: Notice/Guidance

The Functions of notice/guidance:

• Prohibition notifies people not to do something. People may find this kind of notice in a public places.
• Caution or warning warns people to be careful in handling something. Ignoring the notice may cause injury or breaking the facilities.
• Guidance gives information to people to do something appropriately.
• The informational notice provides information that could be useful for people.

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Writing 

Yogyakarta, 22 November 2022

For Novita

Hello, Nov

I heard from Dicky, you are going to school in Jogja and are busy looking for a boarding house? If you have time, come home. Before you find a suitable place, you can also live in my house. I've talked to the father and mother at home. They are fine. How? We can go to Malioboro again together.

So first, think about my offer. I'm waiting for your answer as soon as possible.

Your best friend, Farhan