politeness principle does not always encourage economy of words as we observed in the case of pragmatic presupposition, rather the speaker adopts politeness strategy as long as it satisfies his intention and needs.
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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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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.
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Ever wondered how we grasp meanings beyond words? Join us as we delve into inference and reference, two key concepts that shape our communication. Discover how inference helps us draw conclusions from clues, and how reference allows us to point to specific things or ideas. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer
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Ever wondered how we communicate so effectively despite constantly changing contexts? Join us as we delve into deixis, a key concept in linguistics that reveals how context influences language. Discover the different types of deixis—person, place, and time—and learn how deictic expressions like ‘this,’ ‘that,’ ‘here,’ and ‘there’ help us navigate our conversations. By the
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Have you ever struggled to deliver a difficult message without causing offense? In this article, we delve into the concept of tact—an essential skill for effective communication and maintaining harmonious relationships. Learn how to address sensitive issues in professional, personal, and educational settings with grace and empathy. Discover practical tips for enhancing your tact, fostering
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Language use in this article will definitely refer to the use of linguistic codes (words) in the Context of Pragmatics or social life since pragmatics is the study of language use by individuals in specific social situations and whose actions are actually influenced by these situations. The study of language in its social context began
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Quite a number of language scholars have defined pragmatics, which are of interest to us in this study. These definitions throw some light on the nature, principles and scope of pragmatics. Let’s look at a few of them. (i) Pragmatics is the investigation into that aspect of meaning which is derived not from the formal
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