FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION
A graduate student delivering his valedictory speech and inspiring students to keep pursuing their dreams in life. What function of communication is primarily used?
Motivation
This occurs when messages are sent to large audiences using print or electronic media.
Mass Communication
A parent calling their children by their nicknames and endearments that only their family uses.
What communicative strategy was used in the below dialogue:
Ben: "Okay, so we've covered the project proposal, the budget, and the timeline. I think we're all set."
Alex: "Definitely. Well, I've got to run to my next appointment, but this was a productive talk. Talk to you tomorrow!"
Termination
This act happens when the listener takes action or responds because of what the speaker said.
Perlocutionary Act
A weather reporter announces that a strong typhoon is expected to hit the country within the next two days. Which function of communication is present?
Information
A teacher notices that some students look distracted during his talk. He pauses and adjusts his tone to regain attention. Which aspect of speech context is he analyzing in order to adapt his delivery?
Intrapersonal reflection
Two friends are chatting about their favorite Taylor Swift song. They laugh, joke, and even tease each other, but the language is not private or secret.
Casual
This communicative strategy is the act of fixing the violations in a communication situation.
Repair
Maria: "The door is open." Tom feels cold and closes the door. (Achieving the intended action/request). This is an example of:
Perlocutionary Act
A manager tells the team, “Submit your projects tomorrow at exactly 8:00 A.M. late submissions will not be accepted.” What function of communication is being shown?
Regulation/Control
When you are evaluating your group mates during their performance using a peer evaluation form, What speech context is this?
Interpersonal
During a wedding ceremony, the couple shared their wedding vows to each other.
Frozen
What communicative strategy was used in the below dialogue:
Alex: "Hey, I had the weirdest commute this morning. Did you catch the news about that new bike lane on Elm Street?"
Ben: "Oh, no, I missed that. What's up with it?"
Nomination
This act is concerned with the effect the words have on the listener, such as persuading or convincing.
Perlocutionary
A teacher tells the students, “Keep going, you can do this! Push harder and give your best until the last minute.” This statement illustrates which function of communication?
Motivation
This is composed of two participants taking turns as speaker and listener in the communication process and also known as one-to-one communication.
Dyad
A teacher presents a project proposal to the administrators, carefully organizing points and using professional vocabulary.
Formal
This communicative strategy limits the responses or the scope of discussion to keep it focused and relevant.
Restriction
By saying "The door is open," the speaker is warning the listener that rain is coming. This is an example of:
Illocutionary Act
Two childhood friends greet each other in the hallway and exchange small talk about their day. What function of communication is this?
Social interaction
A small group of friends is discussing which book to read, while one of them is also mentally thinking his crush. Which two speech contexts are happening simultaneously?
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal
A bank teller and converse converse during banking transaction, clarifying expectations about savings and investment.
Consultative
Ben: "...and that's why I think the team should adopt the new scheduling software. It's more efficient."
Alex: "That makes sense. Speaking of efficiency, have you decided what you're wearing to Sarah's party this weekend?"
Topic shifting
This act refers to the literal meaning of the words spoken, without considering intention or effect.