Functions of Communication
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Which theorist(s) have categorized the different functions of communication?

  • Roman Jakobson
  • Michael Halliday
  • Bronislaw Malinowski
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the five common functions of language mentioned in the text?

  • Social Interaction
  • Emotional Expression
  • Regulation/Control (correct)
  • Motivation
  • Which language form is grammatically known as imperatives?

  • Questions
  • Statements
  • Commands (correct)
  • Exclamations
  • Which of the following is an example of communication used for regulation/control?

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    What is the purpose of communication mentioned in the text?

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    Study Notes

    Functions of Communication

    • Roman Jakobson, a linguist, categorized the different functions of communication into six main areas: expressive, conative, referential, poetic, phatic, and metalingual.

    Functions of Language

    • Five common functions of language mentioned in the text are: expressive, conative, referential, poetic, and phatic.
    • Metalingual is NOT one of the five common functions of language mentioned in the text.

    Language Forms

    • Imperatives are a language form that is grammatically known as a type of sentence that gives a command or makes a request.

    Communication for Regulation/Control

    • Giving a command is an example of communication used for regulation/control.

    Purpose of Communication

    • The purpose of communication mentioned in the text is to convey information, express emotions, and influence the behavior of others.

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    Test your knowledge on the functions of communication with this quiz. Explore the different ways humans use language for various purposes, as categorized by renowned theoreticians.

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