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Deictic Expressions: Understanding Context in Language
Deictic expressions are words or phrases whose meaning depends on the context…
Definite Concessive Relation
A definite concessive relation signals a contrast where one proposition is true…
Defective Illocutionary Act
A defective illocutionary act occurs when the intended force of an utterance…
Declarative Illocutionary Point
A speech act theory concept defining the speaker's intention to convey information…