Indirect Speech Acts

di Nicolas Ruytenbeek (Autore)

Cambridge University Press, 2023

To achieve successful communication, it is crucial to say clearly what we mean, but, at the same time, we need to pay attention to the form of our utterances, to avoid misunderstandings and the risk of offending our interlocutors. To avoid these pitfalls, we use a special category of utterances called 'indirect speech acts' (ISAs) that enable an optimal balance between clarity and politeness. But how do interpreters identify the meaning of these ISAs? And how does the social context influence the use of ISAs? This book attempts to answer these questions. It deals with the main theoretical and empirical questions surrounding the meaning and usage of ISAs, drawing on the latest research and neuroimaging data. Adopting a truly interdisciplinary perspective, it will appeal to students and scholars from diverse backgrounds, and anyone interested in exploring this phenomenon, which is so pervasive in our daily lives.

• Autore: Nicolas Ruytenbeek
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Collana: Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics
• Anno: 2023
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 238 p.
• Dimensioni: 215 x 145 mm
• Peso: 320 gr.
• EAN: 9781108716482

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