A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF TWO TEXTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Abstract
This paper attempts to analyze two British newspaper articles through the lens of Systemic Functional Grammar. It starts with a review of this approach and its contrast with traditional grammar. After the analysis, conclusions and recommendations are made on what scale this can be applied.References
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