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On Pragmatic Vagueness in Diplomatic Speeches

Song Xi

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This paper aims to interpret the implication of pragmatic vagueness in the light of cognitive theories,relevance theory and adaptation theory.As a result,it suggests that pragmatic vagueness is a communicative strategy and appropriate use of it signifies good command of languages.

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This paper aims to interpret the implication of pragmatic vagueness in the light of cognitive theories,relevance theory and adaptation theory.As a result,it suggests that pragmatic vagueness is a communicative strategy and appropriate use of it signifies good command of languages.

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This paper aims to interpret the implication of pragmatic vagueness in the light of cognitive theories,relevance theory and adaptation theory.As a result,it suggests that pragmatic vagueness is a communicative strategy and appropriate use of it signifies good command of languages.

Key concepts: Vagueness, Relevance theory, Relevance (law), Epistemology, Linguistics, Cognition, Pragmatics, Adaptation (eye)

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