pragmatics
Conversational Principle, Maxims and Implicature
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
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The Role of Presuppositions in Communication
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.
Unlocking Communication: Understanding Inference and Reference
Ever wondered how we grasp meanings beyond words? Join us as we delve into inference and reference, two key concepts
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Introduction to Deixis: How Context Shapes Communication
Ever wondered how we communicate so effectively despite constantly changing contexts? Join us as we delve into deixis, a key
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The Concept of Tact
Have you ever struggled to deliver a difficult message without causing offense? In this article, we delve into the concept
The Context of Pragmatics in the Language use
Language use in this article will definitely refer to the use of linguistic codes (words) in the Context of Pragmatics
MEANING AND SCOPE OF PRAGMATICS
Quite a number of language scholars have defined pragmatics, which are of interest to us in this study. These definitions
