Deletions, in language, is where specific information is left out of the verbal communication. This includes vague or generalized statements that leave out important details, such as “I had a bad day”. Deletions, or lack of details, is a very common occurrence in everyday language.
Category: Linguistics
Presuppositions: Overview
Presuppositions can give a person the illusion of choice whilst all outcomes are acceptable. In some cases they can be used to presuppose or imply something without giving the illusion of choice. They are the linguistic equivalent of assumptions – an implicit assumption whose truth is taken for granted in communication. A presupposition must be […]