What are the five functions of language?

What will be an ideal response?


1. To communicate ideas
2. To send messages about the user
3. To strengthen social bonds
4. To serve as instrument of play
5. To check language use

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How can presentational aids guide the speaker's delivery of verbal content?

A. The speech text can be read aloud from projected slides. B. Audio files can substitute for the introduction and conclusion. C. They can reduce the actual speaking time needed by filling time. D. They can function as an outline for parts of the speech.

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List and briefly explain three of the constraints of speaking in a classroom setting.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the biggest disadvantage when it comes to detecting deception in close relationships?

A. behavioral familiarity B. informational familiarity C. the truth bias D. behavioral detection

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Sam explained to her instructor that her homework was late because her computer froze, she ran out of printer ink, and her dog ate her notes. This illustrates

a. relational motives. b. functional motives. c. participatory motives. d. excuse-making motives. e. sycophantic motives.

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