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The four functions of language—referential, expressive, directive, and phatic—are interconnected and work together to facilitate communication. Referential function conveys information, expressive conveys emotions, directive influences behavior, and phatic ensures social interaction and cohesion. These functions often overlap and complement each other in everyday communication.
Language and society are closely interconnected as language is influenced by societal norms, values, and customs. Language serves as a medium for communication, shaping social relationships and reinforcing cultural identities. Society, in turn, impacts language through processes such as language change, dialect variation, and the creation of specialized jargon within different social groups.
Language and culture are interrelated because language is a fundamental aspect of culture, shaping how people communicate, express ideas, and understand the world. Culture influences language through vocabulary, grammar, and social norms, while language helps to transmit and preserve cultural heritage, identity, and traditions. The two are deeply interconnected, as language reflects cultural values and beliefs, and culture shapes how language is used and interpreted within a society.
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According to linguist W. P. Robinson, the functions of language are marking emotional states, personalities, social identity, and relationships, as well as regulating social encounters and identifying social class. These functions were outlined in his 1972 book Language and Social Behavior.