Definite Descriptions: Identifying Uniqueness in Language
A definite description is a linguistic phrase that uniquely identifies a specific…
De Dicto vs. De Re: Understanding Linguistic Reference
De dicto refers to how a statement attributes a property to a…
Exophoric Reference: Understanding What Lies Beyond
Exophoric reference points to entities or concepts outside the immediate text. Understanding…
Deixis: Understanding Language’s Pointing Function
Deixis refers to words or phrases that directly point to the context…