Tag: reference

Definite Descriptions: Identifying Uniqueness in Language

A definite description is a linguistic phrase that uniquely identifies a specific…

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De Dicto vs. De Re: Understanding Linguistic Reference

De dicto refers to how a statement attributes a property to a…

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Glossary

A glossary is an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain…

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Exophoric Reference: Understanding What Lies Beyond

Exophoric reference points to entities or concepts outside the immediate text. Understanding…

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Deixis: Understanding Language’s Pointing Function

Deixis refers to words or phrases that directly point to the context…

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Allusion

An allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to…

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