the functions of language

слайд 1 the functions of the language made by : m.a.sadullaeva what are language functions? we use language to communicate. we use language for a reason. language functions are the purposes of why we are communicating. definition the functions of language can be broadly categorized into seven main functions, each serving a unique purpose in communication. these are instrumental, regulatory, interactional, personal, informative, heuristic, and imaginative functions. halliday’s functions of language “macro functions” instrumental: language used to fulfil a need on the part of the speaker. for example, the phrases 'i want', 'can i have', and 'i need' regulatory: language used to influence the behaviour of others. this language that is used to influence the behaviour of others including persua...

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