Jakobson's Functions of Communication

Which functions of communication was described in this situation:

Doctors’ Prescription

“Take your medicine 3 times a day.”

Parents’ Instruction to their child

“Wash the dishes now, or else I won’t allow you to go to the party later.”

Friends giving advice on what to do

“Move on. He doesn’t love you anymore”

• control

• social interaction

• motivation

• emotional expression

• information dissemination

Which functions of communication was described in this situation:

“Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel tower?”

• control

• social interaction

• motivation

• emotional expression

• information dissemination

Which functions of communication was described in this situation:

“I’m so glad that you came into my life.”

“I like you so much!

“Are you false teeth? It’s because I can’t smile without you.”

Expressing one’s ambition

“I want to finish up my studies with good grades to be accepted in a good university.”

Expressing a need

“I need you in my life.”

Expressing prayers

“We pray for those who suffered a broken heart from their crush.”

• control

• social interaction

• motivation

• emotional expression

• information dissemination

Which functions of communication was described in this situation:

“Would you like some coffee, tea, or me?”

"It's been a while since we talked."

• control

• social interaction

• motivation

• emotional expression

• information dissemination

Which functions of communication was described in this situation:

“To all of you my dear batch mates, I encourage you to chase your dreams and don't ever give up in reaching them."

• control

• social interaction

• motivation

• emotional expression

• information dissemination