Answer to Question #186043 in English for KWANELE

Question

Explain:

a) The phatic function of language

b) The directive function of language

c) The difference between these two functions of language

d) Which language function enables people to use vebal and non-verbal language to show their attitudes and emotions?

Answer 1

a) The phatic function of language entails that which maintains networks of communication as uncluttered. The function principally obliges to inaugurate, protract, or suspend communication.

b) The directive function of language entails incorporating language intending to instigate or otherwise thwart explicit exploits.

c) The main difference between the two functions of language is that phatic language functions comprise a social function in instigating "interactive communication." In contrast, directive functions comprise informative properties that initiate or suspend "action." 

d) The phatic function enables people to use verbal and non-verbal language to show their attitudes and emotions.