Tag: point

Place Deixis

Place deixis refers to words or phrases that indicate spatial location relative…

Steven Haynes

Illocutionary Point

The illocutionary point is the speaker's intention in performing a speech act.…

Steven Haynes

First Person Deixis

First person deixis refers to the use of pronouns and other linguistic…

Steven Haynes

Expressive Illocutionary Point

Exploring the illocutionary point of expressions that convey speaker attitudes, emotions, and…

Steven Haynes

Directive Illocutionary Point

The directive illocutionary point refers to speech acts intended to get the…

Steven Haynes

Demonstrative Pronouns and Adjectives: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore demonstrative pronouns and adjectives like 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those.' Understand…

Steven Haynes

Delative Case

The delative case indicates motion away from a surface or point. It's…

Steven Haynes

Deictic Center

The deictic center is the conceptual 'here' and 'now' from which an…

Steven Haynes

Declarative Illocutionary Point

A speech act theory concept defining the speaker's intention to convey information…

Steven Haynes

Commissive Illocutionary Point

Commissive illocutionary point refers to speech acts where the speaker commits themselves…

Steven Haynes