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What is the main focus of Pragmatics?
What is the main focus of Pragmatics?
- The study of contextual meaning and how it influences what is said. (correct)
- The analysis of the grammatical structure of sentences.
- The interpretation of literary texts.
- The study of individual word meanings in utterances.
In Pragmatics, what does the study of meaning primarily involve?
In Pragmatics, what does the study of meaning primarily involve?
- Interpreting metaphors and similes in language.
- Analyzing the denotative meanings of words and phrases.
- Understanding what people mean in a particular context and how the context influences what is said. (correct)
- Exploring the syntactic structure of sentences.
Which aspect defines Pragmatics as different from Semantics?
Which aspect defines Pragmatics as different from Semantics?
- The analysis of word origins and etymology.
- The focus on contextual meaning and its influence on communication. (correct)
- The interpretation of figurative language in literature.
- The study of sentence structure and grammar.
What distinguishes Pragmatics from Syntax?
What distinguishes Pragmatics from Syntax?
What does Pragmatics primarily aim to analyze?
What does Pragmatics primarily aim to analyze?
Who are linguists specializing in pragmatics called?
Who are linguists specializing in pragmatics called?
When was the International Pragmatics Association (IPrA) established?
When was the International Pragmatics Association (IPrA) established?
What does pragmatic competence refer to?
What does pragmatic competence refer to?
Who first distinguished pragmatics as an independent subfield within semiotics?
Who first distinguished pragmatics as an independent subfield within semiotics?
What was pragmatics a reaction to?
What was pragmatics a reaction to?
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Pragmatics
Pragmatics
The study of language in context, focusing on how meaning is shaped by the situation.
Contextual Meaning
Contextual Meaning
The meaning of words and phrases determined by the situation they are used in.
Pragmatics vs. Semantics
Pragmatics vs. Semantics
Pragmatics focuses on meaning in context, while semantics studies the literal meaning of words.
Pragmatics vs. Syntax
Pragmatics vs. Syntax
Pragmatics looks at how context influences language use, syntax analyzes the structure of sentences.
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Pragmatic Analysis
Pragmatic Analysis
Examining the intended meaning of utterances in a specific context.
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Pragmaticians
Pragmaticians
Linguists specializing in the study of pragmatics.
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Pragmatic Competence
Pragmatic Competence
The ability to understand the intended meaning of another speaker.
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Charles Morris
Charles Morris
A philosopher credited with establishing pragmatics as a distinct field of study.
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Pragmatics' Origins
Pragmatics' Origins
A reaction to the focus on language structure in structuralist linguistics.
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International Pragmatics Association (IPrA)
International Pragmatics Association (IPrA)
An organization dedicated to promoting the study of pragmatics.
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Pragmatics Overview
- The main focus of Pragmatics is the study of how context affects the meaning of language.
Study of Meaning
- The study of meaning in Pragmatics primarily involves the analysis of how speakers and listeners use language to convey meaning in a particular situation.
Distinction from Semantics
- Pragmatics is different from Semantics in that it takes into account the speaker's intentions, the relationship between the speaker and the listener, and the social and cultural context in which the language is used.
Distinction from Syntax
- Pragmatics is distinct from Syntax in that it focuses on the use of language in context, whereas Syntax focuses on the rules governing the structure of language.
Primary Aim
- Pragmatics primarily aims to analyze how language is used to communicate effectively in a given context.
Linguists Specializing in Pragmatics
- Linguists specializing in pragmatics are called pragmatists.
International Pragmatics Association (IPrA)
- The International Pragmatics Association (IPrA) was established in 1986.
Pragmatic Competence
- Pragmatic competence refers to the ability to use language appropriately in a given context.
Founding of Pragmatics
- Charles Morris first distinguished pragmatics as an independent subfield within semiotics.
Reaction to Structuralism
- Pragmatics was a reaction to Structuralism, which focused on the underlying structures of language rather than its use in context.
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