Directive Illocutionary Point
The directive illocutionary point refers to speech acts intended to get the…
Direct Illocution
Direct illocutionary acts convey their intended meaning straightforwardly, without relying on indirect…
Dialogue Discourse: Understanding Conversational Flow
Dialogue discourse examines the structure, patterns, and functions of spoken interaction. It…
Deictic Expressions: Understanding Context in Language
Deictic expressions are words or phrases whose meaning depends on the context…
Definite Concessive Relation
A definite concessive relation signals a contrast where one proposition is true…
Defective Illocutionary Act
A defective illocutionary act occurs when the intended force of an utterance…
Cooperative Principle
The Cooperative Principle, articulated by H.P. Grice, suggests that participants in a…
Conversational Maxim
Conversational maxims are unstated rules guiding efficient and cooperative communication. They ensure…
Conversational Implicature
Conversational implicature refers to what a speaker suggests or implies with an…