In Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), particularly within Appraisal Theory, the Attitude subsystem analyses emotions, ethics, and aesthetics in texts. Attitude is divided into three categories: Affect, Judgement, and Appreciation. Each serves a different function in expressing the speaker's feelings, attitudes, and evaluations. Here's a brief explanation of each, along with examples from news text reportage:
1. **Affect**:
- **Definition**: Affect deals with expressing emotions and feelings. It conveys how people feel about something.
- **Example**: "The residents were *devastated* by the sudden flood."