How do we interpret language and expose its meanings? How does pragmatics describe the English language? Where can we go to acquire a deeper understanding of pragmatics? Pragmatics and the English Language is a bold new textbook that presents an innovative and exciting way of looking at the subject....

When is language considered \'impolite\'? Is impolite language only used for anti-social purposes? Can impolite language be creative? What is the difference between \'impoliteness\' and \'rudeness\'?...

Focusing on the characterization of speech as a form of action, Exploring the Language of Drama introduces students to the stylistic analysis of drama....

Language & Characterisation: People in Plays & Other Texts explores how the words of a text create a particular impression of a character in the reader\'s mind....