functoion of language
The six functions of language
The Referential Function corresponds to the factor of Message and describes a situation, object or mental state. The descriptive statements of the referential function can consist of both definite descriptions and deictic words, e.g. "The autumn leaves have all fallen now." Example: The party is going to start at 8 pm
The Expressive (alternatively called "emotive" or "affective") Function relates to the Addresser (sender) and is best exemplified by interjections and other sound changes that do not alter the denotative meaning of an utterance but do add information about the Addresser's (speaker's) internal state, e.g. "Wow, what a view!" Example: Oh, really? What a surprise!
The Conative Function engages the Addressee (receiver) directly and is best illustrated by vocatives and imperatives, e.g. "Tom! Come inside and eat!" Example: Patrick, you should be there at 7.45 pm sharp. You have to prepare as you’ll give the opening speech in front of us later.
The Poetic Function focuses on "the message for its own sake"[3] (the code itself, and how it is used) and is the operative function in poetry as well as slogans. Example: ur friends had agreed that the dress code for tonight is casual attire with Hawaii’s theme and compulsory for everybody to bring a hand fan.
The Phatic Function is language for the sake of interaction and is therefore associated with the Contact factor. The Phatic Function can be observed in greetings and casual discussions of the weather, particularly with strangers. It also provides the keys to open, maintain, verify or close the communication channel: "Hello?", "Ok?", "Hummm", "Bye"... Example: Hello? Hello Patrick, are you still there?
The Metalingual (alternatively called "metalinguistic" or "reflexive") Function is the use of language (what Jakobson calls "Code") to discuss or describe itself. (All this article is an example of metalinguistic Function). Example: ur
The Referential Function corresponds to the factor of Message and describes a situation, object or mental state. The descriptive statements of the referential function can consist of both definite descriptions and deictic words, e.g. "The autumn leaves have all fallen now." Example: The party is going to start at 8 pm
The Expressive (alternatively called "emotive" or "affective") Function relates to the Addresser (sender) and is best exemplified by interjections and other sound changes that do not alter the denotative meaning of an utterance but do add information about the Addresser's (speaker's) internal state, e.g. "Wow, what a view!" Example: Oh, really? What a surprise!
The Conative Function engages the Addressee (receiver) directly and is best illustrated by vocatives and imperatives, e.g. "Tom! Come inside and eat!" Example: Patrick, you should be there at 7.45 pm sharp. You have to prepare as you’ll give the opening speech in front of us later.
The Poetic Function focuses on "the message for its own sake"[3] (the code itself, and how it is used) and is the operative function in poetry as well as slogans. Example: ur friends had agreed that the dress code for tonight is casual attire with Hawaii’s theme and compulsory for everybody to bring a hand fan.
The Phatic Function is language for the sake of interaction and is therefore associated with the Contact factor. The Phatic Function can be observed in greetings and casual discussions of the weather, particularly with strangers. It also provides the keys to open, maintain, verify or close the communication channel: "Hello?", "Ok?", "Hummm", "Bye"... Example: Hello? Hello Patrick, are you still there?
The Metalingual (alternatively called "metalinguistic" or "reflexive") Function is the use of language (what Jakobson calls "Code") to discuss or describe itself. (All this article is an example of metalinguistic Function). Example: ur