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Analyzing Meaning: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (Volume 1)

ISBN

9781639870486

Author

Bailey Harding

Publisher

Murphy & Moore Publishing

Language

English

Publication Year

2022

Category :

Language, Literature and Linguistics - Language and Linguistics

Price

$ 136

Description

Semantics refers to the meaning of words in a language and the meaning within a sentence. It analyzes the meaning of a sentence without the context. The field focuses on the relationships between words and objects, words and the interpreters, and between signs. Semantics does not explain any implicit meaning. The focus is on the general rules of language use. Pragmatic meaning analyzes the same words and grammar used in semantics, but within the context. In each situation, the different listeners in the conversation define the final meaning of the words, based on other clues that lend subtext to the meaning. This book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of semantics and pragmatics and their utmost significance. It covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around the analysis of meaning. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in this field.