Philosophy 1200 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Essentialism, Stipulative Definition, Misdemeanor

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 1200
• Professor: Eric Desjardins

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Theoretical assignment 1: identify the purpose of the speakers in using language as they do, the purpose of the language in this passage is the evocative function. Evocative language is used to evoke certain emotions in an audience. William wordsworth use of certain words and images i. e. the description of a presence that disturbed him and evoked certain emotions: the purpose of language in this passage is the persuasive function. Persuasive language is used to persuade people to accept something or act in a certain way. This is evident through the use of the second sentence in this passage, in this case the attempt to persuade someone into going to the beach by providing them with an anticipatory benefit. In this case, having fun is the potential benefit of attending: the purpose of language in this passage is the directive function. Directive language is used to command someone to do something.