Pragmatics Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

Pragmatics is

• A) the study of language.
• B) grammar usage.
• C) the social rules of language.
• D) using parts of speech correctly.

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Definitions:

Posthumanism

A philosophical perspective that seeks to transcend traditional notions of what it means to be human, often focusing on technology's role in altering human life and the boundaries between humans, machines, and nature.

Postsociality

Concepts or conditions emerging in social theory and discourse that envision social life and interactions beyond traditional or current societal structures.

Performativity

Performativity is a concept focusing on the power of language and actions to effectively enact or bring into existence what they name or describe, often used in contexts of gender and identity.

Antiessentialism

A philosophical stance arguing against the idea that entities have a set of immutable attributes essential to their identity or function.