COGNITIVE PROCESSING AND SOCIAL FUNCTION OF ASSERTIVE SPEECH ACTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF UZBEK AND ENGLISH
Keywords:
assertive speech acts, cognitive processing,, social function,, pragmatics, Uzbek language,, English languageAbstract
This article explores how assertive speech acts function in Uzbek and English, focusing on their cognitive and social roles. Assertive acts are essential in communication as they allow speakers to convey information, express beliefs, and influence understanding. By comparing these acts across the two languages, the article highlights linguistic strategies, cultural influences, and cognitive processes involved in their production and interpretation.
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