Author(s)

Xiaoqin Guan

Corresponding Author

Xiaoqin Guan

ABSTRACT

This paper focuses on the realizations of Halliday’s theory of the interpersonal function through mood and modality in English news editorials. After the analysis we explore this subgenre of news deeper and helps readers to have a better understanding of the meaning of writers of editorials.

KEYWORDS

Mood, modality, interpersonal function, editorials