Is communication the first function of language?

Question

Is communication the first function of language?

Answer 1

the fact that communication itself is very broad, i shall say yes.

1. you use a language to express yourself (hence you are communicating with the outside world)

2. you use a language to write a novel (sharing your ideas through the use of the pen, hence communicating again_

3. you use a language to advertise a certain product (you try to get your customers' attention, hence communication)

as of now, i cannot think of a function which is not related to communication. it all ends up to one thing.

Answer 2

Please tell me the other functions...

Answer 3

It is, arguably, the ONLY function of language.

Answer 4

In order to communicate,

you must get their attention first.

If the child is deaf, you will not  be heard.<}:-})