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