PRAGMATIC FEATURES OF PROVERBS: HOW PROVERBS ARE USED IN DIFFERENT COMMUNICATIVE SITUATIONS (E.G., PERSUASION, ADVICE, WARNING).
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Key words: Pragmatics, Speech Acts, Indirect Speech Acts, Politeness Theory, Politeness Strategies, Advice, Warning, Persuasion, Social Bonding, Cultural Specificity, Contextual Sensitivity, Illocutionary Force, Communicative Function.Abstract
Abstract. Proverbs, as concise expressions of cultural wisdom, perform essential pragmatic functions in human communication. Their succinctness, universality, and social relevance make them versatile tools for influencing behavior, offering guidance, issuing warnings, and fostering social cohesion. This article explores the pragmatic features of proverbs, focusing on their use in persuasion, advice, and warning. By drawing on pragmatic theories and examining empirical examples, this paper highlights how proverbs are employed in various communicative contexts to achieve specific social goals. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the role proverbs play in shaping communication strategies and the dynamics of interpersonal interactions.