Part I: Meta-discourse, spoken discourse, stance-taking
2 Meta-discourse: definitions, strategies and functions
2.1 Introduction
The aim of this chapter is to examine the main concepts related to the expression of meta-discursive values in language. We will start by reviewing the main labels used to describe the function of meta-comment. Subsequently we will focus on the description of the main strategies used in language to convey this general contextualising function, such as parentheticals and CCs.
It is known that one of the fundamental properties of languages is their meta-reflexivity, which refers to the usage of language to comment on language itself. Language plays a crucial role in providing contextual cues that can facilitate ...
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