PRAGMATIC FEATURES AND CONTEXTUAL USE OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONs
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15746741Keywords:
Pragmatics, emotional expressions, context, politeness, speech acts, face theory, cultural norms, discourse, English, Uzbek, indirectness, emotionAbstract
This study explores the pragmatic features and contextual usage of emotional expressions in English and Uzbek languages. It investigates how emotion-laden language is shaped by social context, speaker intention, politeness strategies, and cultural expectations. Through qualitative analysis of naturally occurring conversations and written texts, the research identifies the pragmatic mechanisms used to express, mitigate, or conceal emotions. Findings reveal that emotional expression is not only culturally mediated but also context-dependent, affected by factors such as social distance, power relations, and formality. These insights highlight the importance of pragmatic competence in effective emotional communication across cultures.
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