3.2 Functions of Language

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What are the three general purposes of public speaking?

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To inform, persuade, and entertain

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During a team meeting to review project progress, what is important for the project manager to avoid?

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Passing judgment or drawing conclusions about team members' contributions

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What does expressing thoughts involve?

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Interpreting information and assigning meaning

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Imagine you're at a family gathering and you're feeling overwhelmed. What can make expressing these feelings to your family challenging?

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Social norms and cultural influences

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Why is developing an extensive emotional vocabulary crucial?

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For effectively communicating feelings

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Imagine you're working on a group project and one member does not express their needs or concerns. What is a likely consequence of this behavior?

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Feelings of being left behind, frustration, or resentment from the silent team member

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What does the example 'I’m saving money for summer vacation. Is it OK if we skip our regular night out this week?' illustrate?

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Expressing a need

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How can language serve as a means of control?

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By influencing situations through choice of words

Front

During a wedding ceremony, when someone says 'I do', what type of language is being used?

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Language that communicates intent and commits the speaker to a course of action

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What impact can judges’ words have?

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Perform actions ranging from holding someone in contempt of court to sentencing someone to death