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Communication

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Emoticons are considered semiotic resources in written

communication, allowing individuals to modify speech,

provide context to discourse, and enhance social relation-

ships through text-based conversations.

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PEECH

ACT

AND

P

OLITENESS

THEORY

Speech act theory and politeness theory are two impor-

tant concepts in linguistics, and they help us understand

different aspects of language and communication.

Key points about these theories:

1.

Speech Act Theory:

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Speech act theory deals with the idea that speaking

is not just conveying information but also perform-

ing actions. It distinguishes between constatives ...