30 Examples of Emotional (or Expressive) Function

Emotional (or expressive) function

The emotional or expressive function It is the function of language that focuses on the issuer, since it allows him to express his own feelings, wishes, interests and opinions. For example: I think it's great / Nice to meet you!

See also: Language functions

Linguistic resources of the emotional function

Examples of sentences with expressive function

1. I love you
2. Congratulations!
3. I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful woman.
4. What a joy to see you!
5. Thank you very much for all the help from him.
6. Bravo!
7. What a nasty man.
8. It was unbearably cold that reached the bone and seemed to increase with each step we took.
9. Oh!
10. We are desperate to find it.
11. I am in love from day one.
12. I do not know what to do.
13. It's a horrible idea.
14. What a disgrace!
15. The heat is overwhelming, I can't stand it.
16. The beauty of its beaches took my breath away.
17. Hope all is well!
18. No way!
19. We are very saddened by his departure.
20. It is a terrible disgrace.
21. I love that movie.
22. It is a heartbreaking story.
23. Lucky!
24. He is very good, I think he is too trusting.
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25. This is the best sweet I've ever had.
26. It is a beautiful landscape.
27. I'm starving.
28. How nice to finally meet you!
29. I can't take it anymore!
30. I'm exhausted, I can't take another step.

Language functions

The functions of language represent the different purposes that are given to language during communication. Each of them is used with certain objectives and prioritizes a certain aspect of communication.