CMN 10Y Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Implicature, Pragmatics, Hyperbole
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Is system of symbols that people use to transfer meaning among themselves. Syntax study of word order, how words are strung together. Dead languages can have meaning, but aren"t social in nature. Language can exist even if no one uses it. Only exists in the context people employing them to transfer meaning. Pragmatics = study of how the context/social setting plays a role in the use & interpretation of language. Literal = use & understanding of words occur in fundamental & basic way. w/o added meaning. Implicature = focus on how people are able to transfer meaning that is greater than what is being said. An inference hearers make from an utterance to understand what is intended. Social context/ setting + circumstances are important in interpreting what people says. Metaphor, hyperbole, idioms etc requires previous knowledge and understanding. Def: how recipients form impressions of speakers based on how they use language. Recipients judge language use by 2 dimensions o o.
