| dc.description.abstract | This study is an analysis of the language of Kenyan dramedies. It specifically focuses on the interpersonal functions of Kenyan dramedies using M.A.K. Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics theoretical framework. This research project is organized into five chapters. Chapter one focuses on introductory elements of the study which include the background, statement of the problem, hypotheses, theoretical framework, methodology and rationale among others.
The second chapter focuses on the. mood system which derives from the clause rank. An indepth analysis of clauses establishes the functions of Kenyan dramedies as informing, entertaining and educating among others. We first note the ungrarnmaticality and simplicity of syntax in Kenyan dramedy in this chapter.
Chapter three is on the person, attitude and comment systems which derive from the verbal, nominal and adverbial groups respectively. It delves into an analysis of groups and establishes additional functions which include emphasizing, cooperating, complimenting and complaining. The fourth chapter is on the lexical register system which derives from the word rank. Features of the style of Kenyan dramedies including code-switching, collocation, malapropism, repetition, hyperbole and simile among others are established.
Finally, chapter five is made up of the summary, conclusion, recommendations for further research and problems encountered in the study. | en_US |
