Six Types of Language Function

Question 1

This is the communication of the state of affairs.

Ex. Today is Monday.

Answer 1

Cognitive Function

Question 2

This is the expression of the speakers attitudes, feelings, and emotion.

Ex. OMG!

Answer 2

Expressive Function

Question 3

This is influencing the learners behavior or attitude.

Ex. Come here.

Answer 3

Directive Function

Question 4

This is establishing and maintaining contact with the hearer.

Ex. Hi there!

Answer 4

Phatic Expression

Question 5

Talking about language in order to clarify certain aspects of it, sometimes to make sure that communication can take place undisturbed.

Ex. The word violin is of Italian origin

Answer 5

Metalinguistic Function

Question 6

This is the use of language primarily for its own sake.

Ex. Pat a cake, pat a cake, baker’s man.

Answer 6

Poetic Function

Question 7

Six type of language function

Answer 7

Cognitive
Expressive
Directive
Phatic
Metalinguistic
Poetic