TIME AND SPACE IN ENGLISH: A PRAGMATIC LINGUISTICS APPROACH
Keywords:
pragmatics, deixis, time, space, context, inference, discourse, IntroductionAbstract
In this article, the pragmatic expression of time and space in English is examined. Examining the interactional and context-dependent functions of temporal and spatial deixis is the primary goal. In this study, the usage of time and space deixis in written and spoken English is examined using qualitative discourse analysis techniques. Research reveals that these expressions have interactional functions as well as referential ones, including controlling conversation, organizing stories, and signaling social proximity. Strict grammatical restrictions are frequently superseded by contextual inference, which is ultimately crucial in the understanding of these statements. The study's conclusions include recommendations for translation techniques, intercultural communication, and language acquisition.
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