Abstract
This abstract examines the multifaceted functions of language, focusing particularly on its role in communicating identity. While language is primarily used to convey information, it serves additional purposes beyond content transmission. Language is instrumental in establishing social connections and defining social situations. By analyzing language use, individuals can communicate their identity in relation to others, revealing factors such as language variety, social class, age group, and educational background. Understanding the diverse functions of language in expressing identity is crucial for sociolinguistic research. This abstract provides an overview of the discussed concepts and serves as a foundation for a sociolinguistic study on the use of language to express identity.
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