Jakobsen-

1. Referential Function: orientation toward the context, the leading task of numerous messages
2. Emotive function: interjections of emotion that reflect impression of speaker's emotional state
3. Conative function: vocative or imperative addressing of receiver)
4. Phatic function: checking channel working
5. Metalingual function: the code that one speaks with so that others may understand context
6. Poetic function: "deepens the the fundamental dichotomy of signs and objects"

Hymes- Speech Event Factors

1. Sender
2. Receiver
3. Message form
4. Channel
5. Code
6. Topic
7. Setting

So I definately understand how to apply the speech event factors to a speech event but applying the functions is a little bit trickier. A speech event that I can use as an example is a Notre Dame Pep Rally. The Sender or Addresser is either a coach, player, or special guest (maybe even a leprechaun). The Receiver or Addressee is the audience and/or team. The Message form can be noted as a public broadcast, the Channel is verbal,and the Code is American english. The Topic could be inspirational speaking done in a traditional setting. The Setting itself is an athletic arena.

I think the functions would all apply to the more specific details of the speech event. Referential could be about the energy of the speaker to the audience, Emotive can discuss emotions elicited during the speech act, Phatic could be a reference to audience/speaker interaction, and the Poetic function can refer to the deeper understanding of what the speaker is talking about and the audience is experiencing through that speech act.

Anyways, i'm sure we'll dissect this further tomorrow. I'm excited to get through the dense material!!!