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The represented functions of speech in Shokleng myth

reflexive language: reported speech and metapragmaticsCambridge • Published In 1993 • Pages: 241-259

By: Urban, Greg, Lucy, John Arthur.

Abstract
This document is basically a study in theoretical linguistics in which the author analyzes the functions of speech as represented in Shokling (Xokleng) myths. The first one of these functions is the "meaning bearing" or "signaling" function in which a sentence is to be understood as declarative or imperative with its meaning clearly encoded in its general context. The second function, termed the "goal functions" of discourse describes the ways in which speech serves as a form of social action to accomplish the particular ends that the speaker has in mind. Urban then proceeds to illustrate how these functions operate in five selected Shokling mythological tales.
Subjects
Speech
Verbal arts
Dissemination of news and information
Social relationships and groups
Drives and emotions
Music
culture
Xokleng
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2012
Field Date
1974-1976, 1981-1982
Coverage Date
1974-1982
Coverage Place
Brazil
Notes
Greg Urban
Includes bibliographical references (p. 259)
LCCN
91012045
LCSH
Shokleng Indians