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something. Every text of expression has function, structure,

and also language features to guide us to build a good text.

Before we create a certain text, it's better for us to
understand those items and try to follow the rules one by

one. Let's check it out:

1. Social Function is to congratulate someone

about his/her achievement. The achievement is not
only about winning something but also in other kind

of condition, like graduating from a certain education,

celebrating something, and getting something new.
2. Generic Structure or structure text of congratulation

has the same structure like other expressions. We'll

find only two structures in expression, they are:

Expressions

The beginning of expression (in this case, in the

dialogue).
For example: Congratulations on your winning,

Rea!

Responses

Response is the feed back of expression.

The feed back can be positive (accepting the

expression) or negative (declining the expression).
For example: Thank you, Megan. You're so kind.

The following table shows the Expression of Congratulation

and Responses.