Tag: communication

Understanding the Word

A 'word' is a fundamental unit of language, carrying meaning and serving…

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Wh-Questions: Understanding Interrogative Words

Wh-questions are fundamental to inquiry, using words like who, what, where, when,…

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Utterance Act

An utterance act is the basic unit of speech production, encompassing the…

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Unbounded Deixis

Unbounded deixis refers to linguistic expressions whose reference is not fixed to…

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The Topic: Understanding its Significance

Explore the essence of a topic, its fundamental role in communication and…

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Substance Metaphor

The substance metaphor treats abstract concepts as if they were physical substances…

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Strength Of Illocutionary Point

The strength of an illocutionary point refers to how forcefully or seriously…

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Understanding the “Speaker” Role in Communication

The "speaker" is the individual or entity initiating and conveying a message.…

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Second Person Deixis

Second person deixis refers to the use of 'you' and related pronouns…

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Restatement Relation

A restatement relation signifies when one statement or phrase rephrases another, offering…

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