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Euphemism and the Violation of the Cooperative Principle

Authors :
Yilun Yang
Source :
International Journal of Linguistics. 9:142
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Macrothink Institute, Inc., 2017.

Abstract

It is clear that euphemism is a form of language intentionally created in different language communities and diverse social levels. Speakers can remove direct speech to weaken the negative association and uncomfortable feelings provoked by the euphemized object. However, in linguistic communication, euphemism is opposite to the cooperation principle, though it is closely relevant to politeness.

Details

ISSN :
19485425
Volume :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Linguistics
Accession number :
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