I want to get in to a discussion about language. Language is the main topic in this chapter and I believe it is something we all need to understand and master. In the beginning of this chapter there were 4 ways in which language was described, which are informative, directive, expressive, and ceremonial. Each of these atributes seems to be part of every language in the world with some exceptions. I found this every interesting because I have never though of language being so universal yet unique to its given speakers. Although every language fallows these rules the way in which it is used and spoken is different. This is why we have to master the 4 pieces in order to fallow any language we learn in the future. Being able to break down a sentence and its meaning is very helpful understanding what a person is asking you. It can either be information, a direction, an expression, or a ceremonial procedure. This is why being able to tell what the person is trying to say to us is important in understanding and using language.
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I agree with you. According to Chapter 3, Language is a form of communication that allows us to organize and critically analyze our experiences. I feel like language is really important because it basically shapes who we are. Having good communication skills is extremely important in critical thinking and it is also essential when creating good relationships. Like you said being able to break down a sentence and its meaning is extremely helpful when you are trying to understand what the person is saying or is asking you. Directive language influences actions, expressive language communicates feelings, and ceremonial language is used in formal circumstances.
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