Illocutionary Act: Understanding the Force of Utterances
An illocutionary act is the speaker's intention or purpose in making an…
Identity of Illocutionary Forces
Understanding the 'Identity of Illocutionary Forces' means recognizing that the same linguistic…
Homophora: Understanding Linguistic Ambiguity
Homophora refers to words that sound alike but have different meanings and…
Given Versus New Information
Understanding the distinction between given and new information is crucial for effective…
Generalized Implicature
Generalized implicature refers to meanings that are often, but not always, conveyed…