Assess ssessment Directions: Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations and justify your answer on the space provided below. (2 pts. each) 1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students. Justification:
2. Ross greets Rachel. Then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays Justification:
3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life. Justification:
Answers & Comments
1. Informative function
In school, most of our speaking activities are directed to get and give information to develop or improve our knowledge and skills and to imbibe good values.
2. Social Interaction function
Communication helps us start, maintain, regulate, or even end relationships with other people. Moreover, communication helps us understand not only the people around us but also ourselves.
3. Motivation Function
We use positive language to make them realize that their actions lead them to something beneficial for their being.