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ABSTRACT The choice of speech functions and the mood realization are part of the interpersonal functions which can influence the interpersonal relationship between the speakers in a conversation. The objectives of this study are to describe kinds of speech functions found in the guest utterances in E talk show. The research applies qualitative content analysis method. The sources of data are the host and the guests in E talk show program on TvOne. The data of the study are part of conversation utterances of from the guests in E Talk Show. As the result, the research found that, the speech functions occur in the guests utterances in both in the sensitive topics are statement, question, command, and coffer. However, Command was not found in opponent side. When talking about sensitive topics, interrogative mood is mostly used indirectly to give the information as statement of speech function. The guest also tended to command before giving some statement to avoid or to disclaim the host in pursuit more information related to the host assumption.