2). Consider the pragmatic perspective. Does it make sense to think of communication as patterned interaction? How is communication like a game? How is it different from a game? 

According to the book, Thinking Through Communication, The Pragmatic view consists of a system interlocking, interdependent behaviors that become patterned over time (32). It makes sense to think of communication as a patterned interaction because certain "acts" or "moves" are repeated in a kind of Interact. The book describes and gives a really good example of how communication can be like a "game". If someone i know, like my sister, happens to cry, my understanding of what happened before my sister crying is a distinct "move" that will influence the way I react such as; me feeling sorry, angry, or even happy. I can relate to other games such as basketball, soccer, or even checkers because understanding the moves the players make during the game can influence how you work out the relationship with the players. Its also different from many games because some games essentially are played not thinking about how a certain "move" or "act" will influence the relationship you have with players especially in games that are played by oneself.