Functions of Language in Communication

Luiza Menezes introduces the elements of communication and their connection to language functions. She explains the roles of the emitter, message, and receiver, linking them to emotive, poetic, and conative functions. The video also covers metalinguistic and phatic functions, emphasizing the importance of the language code and communication channel. The referential function is highlighted as crucial for academic texts and exams. Luiza provides strategies for tackling ENEM PPL questions by focusing on language functions, demonstrating how to identify the correct answer without reading the entire text. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with future lessons.

Who is the person responsible for sending the message in the communication process?

• Referente

• Canal

• Emissor

• Receptor

Which function of language is directly related to the sender's emotions and subjectivity?

• Poetic

• Emotive

• Referential

• Conative

What is the primary focus of the poetic function of language?

• The emotions of the sender

• The context of the message

• The structure and form of the message

• The response of the receiver

In which type of texts is the conative function most commonly found?

• Poems

• News articles

• Academic papers

• Advertisements

What is the role of the metalinguistic function in communication?

• To convey the sender's emotions

• To test the communication channel

• To discuss the code itself

• To focus on the message's form

Which function of language is used to ensure the communication channel is working?

• Phatic

• Emotive

• Poetic

• Referential

What is the primary concern of the referential function of language?

• The context and information

• The structure of the message

• The sender's emotions

• The receiver's response

In which types of texts is the referential function most commonly found?

• Advertisements

• Poems

• News articles and academic texts

• Personal letters

What is the correct answer to the Enem PPL question discussed in the video?

• Recurrence of verbs in the present tense

• Use of impersonal language to ensure objectivity

• Questioning the linguistic code

• Use of expressions to keep the communication channel open

Which function of language is associated with the use of punctuation to express the author's emotions?

• Referential

• Phatic

• Emotive

• Poetic