Spanish Language Macrofunctions Quiz

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Which of the following categories corresponds to Jakobson's phatic function?

Communication repair
Suasion
Structuring discourse
Socializing (correct)

What is the purpose of channel checks and encouragement markers in the 'socializing' category?

To introduce oneself
To attract attention
To express good wishes
To prolong communication (correct)

Which category includes language functions used to affect the behavior of others or to request goods and services?

Structuring discourse
Communication repair
Socializing
Suasion (correct)

What is an example of a non-preferred response to the 'making an offer' function in the 'suasion' category?

Declining an offer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which category corresponds to Jakobson's poetic function of language?

Structuring discourse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'communication repair' category?

To solve problems in speaking, hearing, and understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which category corresponds to Jakobson's metalingual function of language?

Communication repair (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a function included in the 'socializing' category?

Introducing oneself (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'suasion' category?

To affect the behavior of others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a communicative strategy used in the 'communication repair' category?

Asking for confirmation of understanding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the referential function in language learning?

The function whose orientation is towards the context (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the emotive function in language learning?

The function whose focus is on the addresser's attitudes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the category 'imparting and seeking factual information' in language learning?

The language functions speakers use to exchange information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the category 'expressing and finding out attitudes' in language learning?

The language functions speakers use to express their attitudes towards what they are talking about (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic language functions expected to be acquired by Spanish language students?

Socialising, seeking information, and expressing attitudes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most comprehensive category in language learning?

Expressing and finding out attitudes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the referential function according to Jakobson?

The function whose orientation is towards the context, or the referent (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the emotive function according to Jakobson?

The function whose focus is on the addresser's attitudes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of language in the category 'imparting and seeking factual information'?

To communicate new information, investigate reality, and seek facts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of language in the category 'expressing and finding out attitudes'?

To express attitudes towards what they are talking about (C) Signup and view all the answers