Indirect Speech Acts


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About The Book

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.
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