Language Macrofunctions Quiz for Spanish Learners

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In the Common European Framework, macrofunctions are categorized based on their relevance to language ______

learning

One of the basic language functions expected to be acquired by Spanish language students is ______

socializing

The category 'imparting and seeking factual information' corresponds to Jakobson's ______ function

referential

The language functions in the category 'imparting and seeking factual information' are used for communicating ______ information

new Signup and view all the answers

The category 'expressing and finding out attitudes' corresponds to Jakobson's ______ function

emotive Signup and view all the answers

The language functions in the category 'expressing and finding out attitudes' are used to express ______ towards what is being discussed

attitudes Signup and view all the answers

The category 'expressing and finding out attitudes' is the most comprehensive one and includes attitudes towards matters of fact, emotions, knowledge, memory, belief, and ______ attitudes

moral Signup and view all the answers

The category 'socializing' refers to the use of language for establishing and maintaining ______ with other people

contact Signup and view all the answers

The Common European Framework is one of the most fundamental documents guiding the teaching of foreign ______ in Europe

languages Signup and view all the answers

Macrofunctions are one of the basic language functions that Spanish language students are expected to ______

acquire Signup and view all the answers

Functions included in the category of language use relate to uses of language such as attracting attention, greeting, introducing oneself or others, and expressing good wishes. This function corresponds to Jakobson’s ______ function.

phatic Signup and view all the answers

The category 'suasion' includes language functions speakers use to affect the behavior of others or to request goods and services. This category corresponds to Jakobson's ______ function.

conative Signup and view all the answers

The category 'structuring discourse' refers to the organization of discourse and corresponds to Jakobson's ______ function of language.

poetic Signup and view all the answers

The category 'communication of repair' includes the language functions interactants use to solve problems in speaking, hearing, and understanding that may arise in conversation. This category corresponds to Jakobson's ______ function of language.

metalingual Signup and view all the answers

The phatic function of language includes channel checks such as 'Right.' and encouragement markers such as 'Uhm,' whose purpose is to ______ communication.

prolong Signup and view all the answers

The 'suasion' category includes the preferred response of 'accepting an offer' and the non-preferred response of ______ an offer.

declining Signup and view all the answers

The category 'communication of repair' includes communicative strategies such as asking for ______ of understanding or for clarification.

confirmation Signup and view all the answers

The category 'communication of repair' includes communicative strategies such as ______ and achievement ones, which help in reaching a particular communicative goal.

reduction Signup and view all the answers

The 'suasion' category includes language functions speakers use to request goods and services, which corresponds to the ______ function.

conative Signup and view all the answers

The category 'structuring discourse' refers to the organization of discourse, which corresponds to Jakobson's ______ function of language.

poetic Signup and view all the answers

What is the Common European Framework and how does it relate to language learning?

The Common European Framework is a document guiding the teaching of foreign languages in Europe. It categorizes macrofunctions based on their relevance to language learning. Signup and view all the answers

What are macrofunctions and how are they categorized in the Common European Framework?

Macrofunctions are basic language functions expected to be acquired by language students. They are categorized in the Common European Framework based on their relevance to language learning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the referential function of language and what category of macrofunctions does it correspond to?

The referential function of language deals with asking questions and making assertions about the context. It corresponds to the 'imparting and seeking factual information' category of macrofunctions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the emotive function of language and what category of macrofunctions does it correspond to?

The emotive function of language focuses on the addresser's attitudes towards what they are talking about. It corresponds to the 'expressing and finding out attitudes' category of macrofunctions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most comprehensive category of macrofunctions and what does it include?

The most comprehensive category of macrofunctions is 'expressing and finding out attitudes'. It includes attitudes towards matters of fact, emotions, knowledge, memory, belief, and moral attitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'socializing' category of macrofunctions and how is language used in it?

The 'socializing' category of macrofunctions refers to the use of language to establish and maintain contact with other people. Signup and view all the answers

How is language used in the 'imparting and seeking factual information' category of macrofunctions?

Language is used as a means to communicate new information, investigate reality, and seek facts, as well as explanations of facts. Signup and view all the answers

What is suasion and what category of macrofunctions does it correspond to?

Suasion is language functions speakers use to affect the behavior of others or to request goods and services. It corresponds to the 'suasion' category of macrofunctions. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jakobson's referential function of language and how does it relate to macrofunctions?

Jakobson's referential function of language is the function whose orientation is towards the context or the referent. It corresponds to the 'imparting and seeking factual information' category of macrofunctions. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jakobson's emotive function of language and how does it relate to macrofunctions?

Jakobson's emotive function of language is the function whose focus is on the addresser and their attitudes towards what they are talking about. It corresponds to the 'expressing and finding out attitudes' category of macrofunctions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the phatic function of language and what are some examples of it?

The phatic function of language focuses on the contact between the speaker and the listener, and includes uses of language such as attracting attention, greeting, and expressing good wishes. Examples of phatic language include saying 'hello' or 'how are you?' when greeting someone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the suasion category of language functions and what is its corresponding Jakobson function?

The suasion category of language functions includes the language functions speakers use to either affect the behavior of others or to request goods and services. Its corresponding Jakobson function is the conative function. Signup and view all the answers

What does the category of 'structuring discourse' refer to and what is its corresponding Jakobson function?

The category of 'structuring discourse' refers to the organization of discourse and its corresponding Jakobson function is the poetic function of language. Signup and view all the answers

What is the communication of repair category of language functions and what is its corresponding Jakobson function?

The communication of repair category of language functions includes the language functions interactants make use of to solve problems in speaking, hearing, and understanding that may arise in conversation. Its corresponding Jakobson function is the metalingual function. Signup and view all the answers

What are some communicative strategies included in the communication of repair category of language functions?

Communicative strategies included in the communication of repair category of language functions include asking for confirmation of understanding or for clarification. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the suasion category of language functions and what are some examples of it?

The focus of the suasion category of language functions is on affecting the behavior of others or requesting goods and services. Examples of suasion language include making an offer and accepting or declining an offer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the category of 'expressing and finding out attitudes' and what are some examples of it?

The focus of the category of 'expressing and finding out attitudes' is on expressing attitudes towards what is being discussed. Examples of expressing and finding out attitudes language include expressing agreement or disagreement with a statement or opinion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of channel checks and encouragement markers in the phatic function of language?

The function of channel checks and encouragement markers in the phatic function of language is to prolong communication and ensure that both the speaker and listener are engaged in the conversation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the category of 'structuring discourse' and how does it correspond to Jakobson's poetic function of language?

The function of the category of 'structuring discourse' is to organize discourse and its corresponding Jakobson function is the poetic function of language, which focuses on the message and the form it takes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the category of 'communication of repair' and how does it correspond to Jakobson's metalingual function of language?

The function of the category of 'communication of repair' is to solve problems in speaking, hearing, and understanding that may arise in conversation and its corresponding Jakobson function is the metalingual function, which relates to the use of language to convey information about the code. Signup and view all the answers