GROUP 4 Semester 1/Class XN_FUNCTION OF LANGUAGE

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Have you ever studied or learned about the “Functions of Language” proposed by Roman Jakobson?

Please write down one or two words that come to your mind when you hear “Functions of Language”.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are correct about Roman Jakobson’s theory of language?

• Roman Jakobson identified six functions of language.

• His model only focuses on the speaker and listener.

• Jakobson’s framework is important in linguistics, literature, and communication studies.

• One of the functions is the “Referential Function.”

• Jakobson ignored the role of context in communication.

Dropdown

Which communication factor is oriented toward the sender of the message according to Jakobson’s model?

Select answer

Match

Complete the following statements by filling in the missing words.

• The __________ refers to the sender of the message.

• The __________ is the receiver of the message.

• The __________ represents the verbal content delivered in communication.

• The __________ is the physical or psychological channel that connects the participants.

• The __________ refers to the system of signs shared by the participants.

Addresser

Addressee

Message

Contact

Code

• Addresser

• Addressee

• Message

• Contact

• Code

Categorize

Options (6)

Please turn off the lights before you leave.

Could you help me carry this bag?

Buy one, get one free!

Hi, how are you today?

Good morning, nice to see you again.

Can you hear me clearly?

Read the following sentences and decide whether each one belongs to the Conative Function or the Phatic Function.

Conative

Phatic

Multiple Select

Which language functions are considered the main functions according to Jakobson?

• Referential

• Emotive

• Phatic

• Poetic

Drag and Drop

The Emotive Function of language is oriented toward the speaker and expresses their feelings or psychological state.​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

True

False

Drag and Drop

Which of the following statements is correct about "ensures that communication channels are open, often through greetings or small talk."​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Phatic Function

Poetic Function

Conative Function

Metalingual Function

Multiple Choice

Studying metaphorical and metonymic functions can sharpen our language skills.

• True

• False

Open Ended

How does Jakobson’s model influence our understanding of language use in different contexts?