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Pragmatics
Pragmatics is the study of how context contributes to meaning. It goes beyond the literal meaning of words to understand how speakers use language to achieve specific goals in real-world situations. It considers social and cultural factors.
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Pragmatics explains indirect speech acts.
Pragmatics explains indirect speech acts.
Understanding context is crucial for pragmatics.
Understanding context is crucial for pragmatics.
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