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020			_a9781108716482
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082			_aREF 121.68 R94
100			_aNicolas Ruytenbeek _eAuthor
245			_aIndirect speech acts / _cNicolas Ruytenbeek
260			_aCambridge, UK, _bCambridge University Press: _cc2021
300			_axii, 226 pages: illustrations ; 22cm
505			_aClassic speech act theoretic approaches The semantics of sentence-types Coognitive and relevance-based approaches The comprehension of ISAs Indirectness, politeness, and the social context Computational and artificial intelligence approaches in indirectness Conclusions
520			_a"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"-- Provided by publisher
650			_aIndirect speech acts (Linguistics)
650			_aSemantics (Philosophy)
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