Funciones del lenguaje (inglés)

Name: Celeste García Cortez 4° “A” L.I.I.
The Functions of Language
The important thing to recognize is that, linguisticallyspeaking the functions of language are all of equal importance. It´s useful first of all to distinguish between the micro and macro functions of language. Let´s begin by looking at some of the Microfunctions.
Micro functions of Language | Explanation | Example |
1. To release nervous/ physical energy (physiological function) | This may seem a rather trivial function by a fact a good deal oflanguage use has a physiological purpose. Clearly words like: fuck, bloody, bugger, shit and so on, are not being used for any conceptual content they may have. | If you hit you thumb with a hammeryou need some way of expressing your anger. One way would be to throw the hammer through the window. |
2. For purposes of sociability (phatic function) | Phatic language, then, fulfils importantcontact uses: it help us to negotiate the start and end of exchanges whether in spoken or written form. It makes clear just how important the phatic use of language is in creating and social links. |Dear Sir…Dear Madam…Yours faithfully…Yours sincerely…Yours truly… |
3. To provide a record (recording function) | We are constantly using language to record things we wish to remember. Oncepictures are used to represent material transactions it´s only a small step to the development of further expressive possibilities. It could develop into a ideogram in which the picture represents an ideaassociated with the object. | A picture of a sheep to represent a rural life. |
4. To identify and classify things (identifying function) | Language allows us to identify an enormous array ofobjects and events. Learning the names of things allows us to refer quickly and accurately to them; it gives us the power over them. We persist in feeling that the name confers some special quality. |...