Meeting 3_Functions of Language by Khadijah Maming

khadijahmaming — 2025-08-01 03:16:05 UTC

Why is it important to study the functions of language in linguistics?

khadijahmaming — 2025-08-01 03:16:47 UTC

Can you think of a situation where you used language not to share information, but to express emotion or build a relationship?

khadijahmaming — 2025-08-01 03:17:06 UTC

Roman Jakobson proposed six functions of language. Which function do you think is most dominant in everyday social media use?

khadijahmaming — 2025-08-01 03:17:37 UTC

Do you think the functions of language are used differently across cultures? For example, how do people in different cultures express politeness or authority through language?

khadijahmaming — 2025-08-01 03:18:05 UTC

Can you write one sentence that serves more than one language function? Share it with the class and explain your reasoning.

khadijahmaming — 2025-08-01 03:18:35 UTC

In a political speech, what language functions are usually used? Can you give examples?

2025-10-01 07:02:39 UTC

Suci Ramdani

In political speeches, one of the most frequently used language functions is persuasive language.

Example:

"Do we want our children and grandchildren to live in a better world? Let's fight for change together!"

Here, the rhetorical question "Do we want our children and grandchildren to live in a better world?" encourages the audience to think and feel involved, while the exhortation "Let's fight together" encourages collective action.

2025-10-01 07:03:23 UTC

Suci Ramdani

Sentence:

"We must unite to fight injustice and build a better future for our children!"

This sentence contains a call to action with the phrase "we must unite," evokes emotion with the term "fight injustice," and provides a vision of the future with "building a better future for our children." This combination makes it powerful and inspiring.