Re: Agentive language uses

KEN GOODMAN (KGOODMAN who-is-at CCIT.ARIZONA.EDU)
Thu, 21 Dec 1995 22:53:49 -0700 (MST)

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Ritualistic language is certainly functional- but the function is usually
more participatory than communicative - unless of course we include communi-
cation with sprits, dieties, or supernatural forces- which of course is
often the purpose of ritual.
Ken Goodman

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