Recent Posts For Communication Studies
Nonspecificity: Understanding Ambiguity in Information
Nonspecificity refers to a lack of precision or detail in information. It…
Nonconversational Implicature
Nonconversational implicature refers to meaning conveyed beyond the literal words, arising from…
Meaning and Pragmatic Function
Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on…
Meaning in Language
Exploring the multifaceted nature of meaning in language, from semantic and pragmatic…
Intended Perlocutionary Effect
The intended perlocutionary effect is the specific impact or response a speaker…
Indirect Illocution
Indirect illocutionary acts occur when the speaker's intended meaning differs from the…
Impermissible Mixed Metaphors
Impermissible mixed metaphors combine unrelated concepts, creating nonsensical or confusing imagery. They…
Illocutionary Inconsistency
Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with…