1. Sosiolinguistics
Setting
By
Lya Novianty (031109001)
Nia Hesti Saputri (031109002)

2. Definition
Speech event is an activity that is controlled by
a number of rules or norms used in speaking.
(Hymes: 1972 in Richard 1995)
Speech event is occurring or ongoing linguistic
interaction in a form of speech that involves two
or more parties, the hearer and the speaker,
with one principal utterances in time, place and
circumstances. (Chaer and Leonie Agustin: 1995)

3. There are eight components in speech event
(Dell Hymes), as following:
S = Setting and Scene
P = Participant
E = Ends
A = Act Sequence
K = Key
I = Instrumentalities)
N = Norm of interaction and interpretation
G = Genre

4. Definition
Setting is an aspect of the event said the issue
related to time, place and situation of ongoing
speech. (Hymes: 1972)
The time and place may lead to the use of
different language variations.

5. Examples of setting in speech
event.
1. When in public places.
2. Upon meeting in a room.
3. When talking with peers as well as the
higher level.

6. Reference:
Chaer, Abdul dan Leoni Agustina. 1995. Sosiolinguistik
Perkenalan Awal. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.
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