| Lemma | theme |
|---|---|
| Categoria grammaticale | N |
| Lingua | inglese |
| Sigla | Halliday (1973) |
| Titolo | Explorations in the functions of language |
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| Citazioni | The theme represents a particular status in the message, and is thus an expression of ʻtextualʼ function: it is the speaker’s point of departure. |