Question

first day of class and your buddy wants to know your class schedule. you tell her how jammed up your days will be. you are using languages ______ function.
persuasive
imaginative
authoritative
regulatory
informative
question 4 (5 points)
we use small talk to connect us to others in an initial encounter. this is an example of the ______ function of language.
persuasive
relational
authoritative
instrumental
regulatory
question 5 (5 points)
what is ultimately the function of language?
to rule others.
to make meaning.
to express emotion.

Explanation:

Question (First language function question)

To determine the language function: The act of telling a buddy about one's class schedule (sharing information) aligns with the informative function. Persuasive is to convince, imaginative is for creativity, authoritative is for asserting power, regulatory is for controlling behavior—none fit as well as informative.

Small talk to connect with others in an initial encounter serves the relational function (building/ maintaining relationships). Persuasive is convincing, authoritative is asserting power, instrumental is achieving a goal (not just connecting), regulatory is controlling—relational matches the connection - building purpose.

The ultimate function of language is to make meaning. Ruling others is not a core function, expressing emotion is a sub - function, but making meaning (conveying, interpreting, creating meaning) is the fundamental purpose of language.

Answer:

E. informative

Question 4