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Define the Ritualistic Purpose of Language
This is language used in ceremonial or religious traditions
How many purposes of language are there
8
Social Purpose is also known as
Phatic Purpose
This purpose focuses on the structure and pattern of language.
Poetic Purpose
Wedding vows are an example of this purpose of language.
Ritualistic Purpose
Give two examples of informative language
textbooks and bulletin boards
Saying “hello” or “goodbye” serves which purpose of language.
Phatic Purpose
This purpose of language is also called the reflective purpose
Expressive Purpose
When you use language to talk about language, you are using this purpose.
Metalinguistic Purpose
The main goal of this purpose is to share information with others.
Informative purpose
This purpose can be used to persuade, entertain, or arouse sympathy.
Cognitive Purpose
This purpose tries to affect or influence an audience.
Cognitive Purpose
Identify the purpose used when a researcher explains statistical data without opinion.
Informative Purpose
Identify the purpose used when a speaker vents frustration aloud even though no one is listening.
Expressive Purpose
What is the poetic purpose of language focused on
A blurb or synopsis at the back of a book is an example of
Meta Linguistic Purpose of language
Explain why expressive language may ignore conventional grammar structures.
Because the focus is on raw emotion, not audience clarity or linguistic precision.
Distinguish cognitive purpose from expressive purpose using intent.
Expressive communicates internal feelings, while cognitive seeks to evoke feelings in others.
Explain why cognitive language is audience-centered.
Because it requires a reaction from the audience to fulfill its function.
When a critic evaluates an author’s choice of tone and diction, which purpose are they fulfilling?
Metalinguistic Purpose