THE ROLE OF LITOTES IN EXPRESSING POLITENESS AND INDIRECTNESS IN LANGUAGE
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This study explores the role of litotes as a linguistic device in expressing politeness and indirectness across different languages and cultural contexts. By analyzing conversational data and literary examples, the research investigates how litotes contribute to mitigating face-threatening acts and enhancing social harmony. The findings suggest that litotes function as a crucial pragmatic strategy in both formal and informal discourse, emphasizing its relevance in cross-cultural communication.
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Adabiyotlar ro'yxati
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