Horizontal deixis refers to the spatial positioning of entities relative to the speaker and listener within a discourse. It establishes…
Understanding the distinction between given and new information is crucial for effective communication and comprehension. Learn how to identify and…
Exploring the concept of 'force' as a semantic role in linguistics, examining its manifestation in language and its implications for…
Expository discourse aims to explain, inform, or describe a topic clearly and objectively. It focuses on presenting facts and evidence…
The elaboration relation describes how one discourse unit provides additional detail, explanation, or specification for another. It clarifies or expands…
Discourse schema theory explains how readers construct mental representations of text meaning. It focuses on the hierarchical organization of information,…
Discourse deixis refers to linguistic expressions that point to parts of the discourse itself, such as 'this chapter' or 'as…
Discourse refers to a continuous discourse or conversation, encompassing spoken, written, or signed communication. It involves the exchange of ideas,…
Dialogue discourse examines the structure, patterns, and functions of spoken interaction. It analyzes how conversations are built, maintained, and how…
Conversation Analysis (CA) is a qualitative methodology that examines the structure and organization of natural human interaction. It focuses on…