Indirect Discourse in Linguistics and Literature
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In linguistics, what is indirect discourse?

  • A form of speech using only content clauses
  • An expression of unvoiced thoughts in fiction
  • A grammatical mechanism for reporting the content of another utterance without directly quoting it (correct)
  • A direct quotation of an utterance

    • How is indirect discourse expressed in many languages?

  • By altering the original utterance
  • Through unvoiced thoughts
  • Using a content clause or infinitival (correct)
  • Using only direct quotations

    • What happens when an instance of indirect discourse reports an earlier question?

  • The tense of verbs remains unchanged
  • The embedded clause becomes a direct quotation
  • The embedded clause takes the form of an indirect question (correct)
  • The mood of the verbs changes

    • In some languages, what is used for statements and questions in Latin indirect speech?

    <p>Infinitive for statements and subjunctive for questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generally happens to words in indirect speech?

    <p>They have referents appropriate to the context in which the act of reporting takes place</p> Signup and view all the answers

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