Unit 3 : Language Functions

Question 1

What is Jakobson’s Phatic function?

Give an example

Answer 1

Affirming social relationship

Question 2

What is Jakobson’s emotive function?

Answer 2

To express feelings

Question 3

What is Jakobson’s poetic function?

Give example

Answer 3

To elaborate, describe, metaphors

“She sank into depression”

Question 4

What is Jakobson’s referential function?

Give example

Answer 4

To inform

“NZ is the capital”

Question 5

Name two of Finch’s functions and their function

Answer 5

Physiological, phatic, recording, identifying, reasoning, pleasure, communicating

Question 6

What is Finch’s recording function?

Answer 6

To provide a record

Question 7

What is Finch’s physiological function

Give an example

Answer 7

Release of nervous/physical energy. Spontaneous release or pain or pleasure

Question 8

What is Finch’s function of pleasure

Give an example

Answer 8

To give delight

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Question 9

What is Jakobson’s conative function

Answer 9

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