Functions of Communication

The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

Phoebe shares her insights on how to love peacefully despite a complicated life.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans for public forum.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination

A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.

• Control

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

• Information Dissemination