Language used to fulfil the need on the part of the speaker (Directly concerned with obtaining food, drink or comfort)
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Regulatory function
Language used to influence the behaviour of others (Initially an extension of this, persuading/commanding/requesting other to do as you want)
2 of 7
Interactional function
Language used to develop social relationships and ease the process of interaction ( The phatic dimension of talk - Talking for talkings sake)
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Personal function
Language used to express the personal preferences and identity of the speaker (Sometimes referred to as the 'Here I am' function - announcing individual view points)
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Representational function
Language used to exhange information (Relaying and requesting information)
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Heuristic function
Language used to learn and explore the environment (Using language to learn- may be questions or the kind of running commentary that accompanies children's play)
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Imaginative function
Language used to explore the imagination (May also accompany play as children create imaginary words/storytelling)
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Language used to influence the behaviour of others (Initially an extension of this, persuading/commanding/requesting other to do as you want)
Back
Regulatory function
Card 3
Front
Language used to develop social relationships and ease the process of interaction ( The phatic dimension of talk - Talking for talkings sake)
Back
Card 4
Front
Language used to express the personal preferences and identity of the speaker (Sometimes referred to as the 'Here I am' function - announcing individual view points)
Back
Card 5
Front
Language used to exhange information (Relaying and requesting information)
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