SPEECH FUNCTIONS IN ONANG– ONANG

This study addresses analysis of Speech Function in Onang – onang. The main objectives of this study are to investigate the kinds and the realization of Speech Function in Onang – onang and the reason for their realization. This study is based on descriptive qualitative approch. The data are collected by applying documentary technique. The result of this study reveals that there are three kinds of Speech Function that mostly appear in Onang – onang, which are Statement, command and offer. It also reveales that the process of realization of Speech Function in Onang – onang in Mood is realized both congruent and metaphorically. The reasons for realization of Speech Function in Onang- onang are power initiation, Politeness need and also there are different language systems and grammatical structures between North Padang Lawas language and English clause structure.