Formality refers to the degree to which a situation adheres to established rules, conventions, and protocols. It influences communication, behavior,…
Flouting implicature involves deliberately violating conversational maxims to generate a specific, non-literal meaning. It's a key concept in pragmatics and…
Understanding figurative sense involves recognizing language used non-literally, such as metaphors, similes, and idioms, to convey deeper meaning beyond the…
Exploring the illocutionary point of expressions that convey speaker attitudes, emotions, and stances, going beyond mere propositional content to understand…
An exclamation is a forceful utterance expressing strong emotion like surprise, joy, or anger. It often uses specific punctuation and…
A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt. It softens…
Empathetic deixis refers to linguistic expressions that reveal the speaker's emotional stance and perspective towards the subject or audience. It…
Elicitation is the process of gathering requirements from stakeholders. It involves active listening, questioning, and observation to understand needs and…
The dubitative mood expresses doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation. It's used in language to convey a speaker's lack of conviction about…
Discourse refers to a continuous discourse or conversation, encompassing spoken, written, or signed communication. It involves the exchange of ideas,…