Dispreferred Second Part
In conversation analysis, a dispreferred second part is a response that deviates…
Dismissive Relation
A dismissive relation involves one party ignoring or downplaying the feelings, concerns,…
Discourse Schema
Discourse schema theory explains how readers construct mental representations of text meaning.…
Discourse: Understanding the Concept and Its Applications
Discourse refers to a continuous discourse or conversation, encompassing spoken, written, or…
Discontinuous Constituents in Linguistics
Discontinuous constituents are syntactic units that are separated by other elements within…
Directive Modality
Directive modality refers to the way instructions or commands are conveyed, focusing…
Directive Illocutionary Point
The directive illocutionary point refers to speech acts intended to get the…