SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES OF MENASIV SPEECH ACTS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK
Keywords:
Threat speech acts, English, Uzbek, pragmatics, cross-cultural communication, directness, indirectnessAbstract
This study explores the semantic differences of threat speech acts in English and Uzbek, analyzing their linguistic features, cultural contexts, and communicative functions. The research compares directness and indirectness in expressing threats, considering how cultural norms shape the perception and formulation of threats. The findings provide insights into cross-cultural communication, highlighting the complexity of understanding threats across languages.
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