Language Function: Persuading and Encouraging

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LANGUAGE FUNCTION

PERSUADING AND ENCOURAGING


PERSUADING

Persuading is an expression to persuade someone. It means to


make someone decide to do something by giving them reasons
why they should do it, asking them many times to do it or to
make someone believe something or feel sure about something.
For example:
let’s join…
You won’t regret it;
Won’t you… Please?;
ENCOURAGING
Encouraging is an expression • That’s a real improvement.
to give someone support, • You’re on the right track.
motivation, and confidence to • You’ve almost got it.
do something, so he/she can • You’re doing great.
achieve the goals.
• Don’t give up! / Hang in
•Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll
there! --- (When someone is
do better the next time;
currently having difficulties)
•Come on, this is not the end
• Give it your best shot.
of the world;
•Go on, you can do it! • (Best shot = best try, best
•I’m sure you will pass. effort)
•Keep up the good work! • Nice job! / You did great! ---
• That was a nice try. --- (Say (After the person has done
this after someone made a something)
good effort but failed)  
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