7)【考点提示】本题考查的是语言的情感功能。 【解题思路】首先解释情感功能的概念，再加以举例说明。 【参考答案】 The emotive function of language is one of the most powerful uses of language because it is crucial in changing the emotional status of an audience for or someone or somebody. It is a means of getting rid of nervous energy when we are under stress, e.g. swear words, obscenities, involuntary verbal reactions to a piece of art of scenery; conventional words/phrases, e.g. God, My damn it, What a sight, Wow, Ugh, Oh.