A STUDY OF PRAGMATIC MARKERS IN ALICE WALKER'S SHORT STORY "EVERYDAY USE" UTILIZING CARTER & MCCARTHY'S (2006) FRAMEWORK.

Authors

  • Roseline Jesudas, Zakiuddin Mohammed Author

Abstract

This study examines the use of pragmatic markers in Alice Walker's short story, "Everyday Use" with a focus on the Carter and McCarthy (2006) classification scheme. This study employed a descriptive-qualitative method to analyze the data. The findings of the study highlight the importance of pragmatic cues in literary genres, specifically in short stories. This study analyzes the pragmatic indications present in "Everyday Use" to demonstrate how these markers contribute to the stories' aesthetic and narrative impact. Gaining a clear understanding of the role of pragmatic markers enhances readers' comprehension and appreciation of the author's chosen writing style and the meaningful structure provided in short stories. It allows readers to fully engage with the text and connect with the characters and themes at a deeper level.

Keywords: Short story, Pragmatics Markers, Literary Genre, narrative effect, organizational meaning

 

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Published

2023-12-30

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2` (2023): International Development Planning Review

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Articles

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A STUDY OF PRAGMATIC MARKERS IN ALICE WALKER’S SHORT STORY "EVERYDAY USE" UTILIZING CARTER & MCCARTHY’S (2006) FRAMEWORK. (2023). International Development Planning Review, 22(2`), 657-687. https://idpr.org.uk/index.php/idpr/article/view/95