Abstract :
This thesis discusses interpersonal metadiscourse markers in Jacinda
Ardern?s speech at Christchurch memorial in 2019. The aims of this research are
to find the types of interactive and interactional metadiscourse markers in the
speech, and the function of each metadiscourse markers found in the speech.
To overcome the problem, the writer implemented Hyland?s (2005)
framework of interpersonal metadiscourse. Moreover, this thesis applied
descriptive qualitative method to present the findings clearly by using words.
The finding of the analysis shows that Jacinda Ardern used both interactive
and interactional resources of interpersonal metadiscourse. The result shows that
Jacinda Ardern used the interpersonal metadiscourse markers based on its
functions. By the use of metadiscourse markers in the speech, Jacinda Ardern has
successfully delivered a well-organized and persuasive speech, and builds
relationship with her audiences.