Functions of Communication

Question 1

What are the functions of communication?

Answer 1

Persuade, inform, interact, control, motivate, express, and entertain

Question 2

What is persuade in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 2

States that communication is used to convince/move people to action.

Question 3

What is inform in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 3

States that communication is used to transmit pieces of information with the intent for the listeners to retain the said information.

Question 4

What is interact in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 4

States that communication is used to converse with others.

Question 5

What is control in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 5

States that communication is used to regulate the behavior of others through rules, regulations, policies, etc…

Question 6

What is motivate in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 6

States that communication is used to praise, uplift, and provide criticisms.

Question 7

What is express in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 7

States that communication is used to express our emotions.

Question 8

What is entertain in the context of the functions of communication?

Answer 8

States that communication is used to amuse or evoke a positive reaction from others.