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VCE Stuff => VCE English Studies => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE English Language => Topic started by: BiG DaN on June 15, 2009, 06:37:24 pm
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Identify the ways in which language features are used in societal interaction and analyse variations in language use.
Write a well a constructed essay (500-800 words) on the following topic:
Language performs a variety of functions in societal interaction. Discuss the ways in which language performs at least two of the following functions:
a. To mislead or conceal
b. To eliminate or promote discrimination
c. To exclude others or encourage group solidarity
d. To offend or appease
i found this site that says language can be categorized into 3 main functions - informative, expressive, directive
http://philosophy.lander.edu/logic/form_lang.html
would it be ok to mention this in intro to my essay?