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The six functions of language [ edit ] 5. The Phatic Function is language for the sake of interaction and is therefore associated with the Contact/Channel factor. The Phatic Function can be observed in greetings and casual discussions of the weather, particularly with strangers. It also provides the keys to open, maintain, verify or close the communication channel: "Hello?", "Ok?", "Hummm", "Bye"...
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Jakobson's functions of language - Wikipedia
he Addresser's (speaker's) internal state, e.g. "Wow, what a view!" 4. The Conative Function engages the Addressee (receiver) directly and is best illustrated by vocatives and imperatives, e.g. "Tom! Come inside and eat!" <span>5. The Phatic Function is language for the sake of interaction and is therefore associated with the Contact/Channel factor. The Phatic Function can be observed in greetings and casual discussions of the weather, particularly with strangers. It also provides the keys to open, maintain, verify or close the communication channel: "Hello?", "Ok?", "Hummm", "Bye"... 6. The Metalingual (alternatively called "Metalinguistic" or "Reflexive") Function is the use of language (what Jakobson calls "Code") to discuss or descr


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