communicative purpose

Communicative purpose refers to the reason or goal behind a person's act of communicating. It explains what they hope to achieve, such as sharing information, persuading someone, requesting help, or expressing feelings. Understanding the purpose helps clarify why someone is speaking or writing in a certain way. For example, a teacher's purpose may be to inform students, while a friend’s purpose might be to comfort. Recognizing the communicative purpose allows us to interpret messages accurately and engage more effectively in conversations.