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Purposes of Language

The document outlines the purposes of language, categorizing them into five main functions: persuading, questioning, directing, providing aesthetic pleasure, and informing. It distinguishes between generic language, which communicates generalizations, and individual language, which refers to specific systems of communication. Each purpose is elaborated upon, emphasizing the importance of language in communication, creativity, and knowledge sharing.

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Purposes of Language

The document outlines the purposes of language, categorizing them into five main functions: persuading, questioning, directing, providing aesthetic pleasure, and informing. It distinguishes between generic language, which communicates generalizations, and individual language, which refers to specific systems of communication. Each purpose is elaborated upon, emphasizing the importance of language in communication, creativity, and knowledge sharing.

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Purposes

of
language

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Generic Language
• Generic language is a simple and omnipresent way to communicate generalizations about
categories.

• Generics are sentences such as Birds fly, which express generalizations (broad statement about
what a group of people or things have in common)

• a generic states that a sufficient number of individuals satisfy a certain property—in the example
above, it says that sufficiently many birds fly. This view faces the complicated problem of spelling
out exactly how many is “sufficiently many” in a way that correctly captures the intuitive truth
conditions of generics.

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Individual Language
• Individual Language also denoted by ‘A Language’ is a system of communication which consists of
a set of sounds and written symbols which are used by the people of a particular country or region
for talking or writing

• “Language” (Generic) refers to the system of human communication and is a more general term
than “a language” (Individual) which is a given variety spoken by a given speech community or
country.

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Purposes of Language
• Persuading

• Questioning

• Directing

• Providing aesthetic pleasure

• Informing

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Persuading
• Persuasive language is employed to
persuade people to accept our arguments
and conclusions, embrace our ideals, and
adopt our way of thinking. Persuasion can
be done in a variety of ways.

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Questioning
• Questioning is a fundamental purpose of language, as it serves several important functions in
communication and human interaction. It is a crucial function of language that serves to acquire
information, express curiosity, solve problems, encourage dialogue, and enhance communication.
It plays a central role in both individual and interpersonal communication, driving the exchange of
ideas and knowledge.

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Directing
• The act of instructing, directing, inspiring, counseling, supervising, and leading others toward the
achievement of organizational objectives is referred to as "directing." It is an ongoing managerial
process that lasts for the duration of a corporation.

• Both a corporation and human existence and survival depend on effective communication. It is
the process of generating and disseminating concepts, information, points of view, details, and
emotions among individuals, groups, and locations. For leadership to perform its directing job,
communication is essential. Even with exceptional qualifications and talents, a leader's ability is
rendered useless if he struggles with communicating. To get the job done right, a leader needs to
effectively convey his instructions to his subordinates.

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Providing Aesthetic Pleasure
• Language serves a multifaceted purpose, and one of its enriching dimensions is providing
aesthetic pleasure. Beyond its functional role in communication, language possesses the power to
evoke emotions, stir imagination, and create artistry through poetry, literature, and oratory. The
careful selection of words, rhythm, and metaphors can transform language into a source of beauty
and inspiration. Whether it's the lyrical verses of a poem, the evocative prose of a novel, or the
eloquent speeches of great orators, language's aesthetic dimension enchants and captivates,
offering a profound sense of delight to both creators and audiences, reaffirming its capacity to be
a source of artistic and emotional expression

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Informing
• Informing is one of the fundamental purposes of language. It serves as a means for individuals to
convey information, facts, and knowledge to others. Through language, people can share their
experiences, insights, and expertise, facilitating the dissemination of information across cultures
and generations. Whether through spoken or written communication, informing plays a crucial
role in education, journalism, scientific research, and everyday interactions. It empowers
individuals to stay informed about the world, make informed decisions, and contribute to the
collective pool of knowledge that enriches human society.

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