pragmatics

Meaning and Pragmatic Function

Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on the speaker's intent, context, and the listener's understanding…

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Meaning in Language

Exploring the multifaceted nature of meaning in language, from semantic and pragmatic interpretations to the subjective and contextual elements that…

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Manner Implicature

Manner implicature refers to implied meanings derived from the way something is said, focusing on efficiency and clarity. It's about…

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Intimate Social Deixis

Exploring how language marks closeness and distance in social interactions. Focuses on pronouns, verb conjugations, and address terms that reveal…

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Intended Perlocutionary Effect

The intended perlocutionary effect is the specific impact or response a speaker aims to elicit from their audience through their…

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Indirect Illocution

Indirect illocutionary acts occur when the speaker's intended meaning differs from the literal meaning of their utterance. It relies on…

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Implicature

Implicature refers to what a speaker suggests or implies with an utterance, beyond what is literally said. It's about understanding…

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Illocutionary Verb

Illocutionary verbs are verbs that perform an action as they state it, like promising or warning. They directly express the…

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Illocutionary Point

The illocutionary point is the speaker's intention in performing a speech act. It defines what the speaker is trying to…

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Illocutionary Inconsistency

Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with the literal meaning of their utterance, leading to…

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