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In this article, we shall be considering the interfaces of pragmatics and other linguistic disciplines; in other words we shall see how grammar, lexicon and sound/tone of voice interact with pragmatics.
Interfaces of Pragmatics. 3 Amazing Types of Interaction Read More »
In an attempt to provide a detailed account of pragmatics strategies in a particular discourse context, it is important to examine how the discourse is structured
PRAGMATICS AND DISCOURSE STRUCTURE Read More »
This post explores some important theories of pragmatics as well as their contributions to the richness of this area of linguistics.
Some Theories of Pragmatics. Their Contributions Read More »
INTRODCTION In this article, we shall be considering some more concepts associated with Grice’s theory of Conversational Implicature and how
GRICE’S THEORY OF CONVERSATIONAL IMPLICATURE Read More »
In this post we shall analyse the three major Utterance Acts described in Austin’s Theory of Pragmatics. Austin (1962) postulates that when an individual makes an utterance
3 Utterance Acts and Austin’s Theory of Pragmatics Read More »
A speech event is what is going on, including both linguistic and non-linguistic activity that make up the context. Every
Speech events in English Language Read More »
Speech acts show the forceIn physics, a force is any influence that causes a free body... that utterances have for counting as actions rather than mere giving of information. In this article we shall examine in fair detail how words or utterances perform actions such as promising, commanding, warning etc.
Speech Acts in English Read More »
politeness principle does not always encourage economy of words as we observed in the case of pragmatic presupposition, rather the speaker adopts politeness strategyA strategy is a plan that integrates an organisation's major... as long as it satisfies his intention and needs.
Politeness Principle. Meaning and Strategies Read More »
A speaker and a hearer are guided by some “conversational principles” in order to make the right references and interpret meaning beyond the linguistic content of an utterance
Conversational Principle, Maxims and Implicature Read More »
In this article we shall be looking more at how presupposition is based on shared assumption between speaker and hearer and how some clauses (especially introduced by when) give rise to presupposition.
The Role of Presuppositions in Communication Read More »
Ever wondered how we grasp meanings beyond words? Join us as we delve into inference and reference, two key concepts
Unlocking Communication: Understanding Inference and Reference Read More »
Ever wondered how we communicate so effectively despite constantly changing contexts? Join us as we delve into deixis, a key
Introduction to Deixis: How Context Shapes Communication Read More »
