Ditransitivity in Linguistics
Ditransitivity refers to verbs that take two objects: a direct object and…
Understanding and Managing Delays
Delays occur when planned activities take longer than expected. Understanding their causes,…
Defective Illocutionary Act
A defective illocutionary act occurs when the intended force of an utterance…
Conventional Metaphor
Conventional metaphors are deeply ingrained linguistic and conceptual tools that shape our…
Conditional Relation
A conditional relation expresses a relationship between two or more entities that…
Compound Discourse: Understanding Complex Communication
Compound discourse involves the intricate interplay of multiple communicative acts to convey…
Commissive Modality
Commissive modality expresses a speaker's commitment to a future action. It involves…