Intensification in English and Spanish Communication

by: Nydia Flores-Ferrán (Author)

Publisher: Lexington Books

Publication Date: 15 Jun. 2022

Language: English

Print Length: 188 pages

ISBN-10: 1793639612

ISBN-13: 9781793639615

Book Description

In this book, Nydia Flores-Ferrán offers a comprehensive examination of linguistic intensification in Spanish and English communication. Flores-Ferrán examines how intensification is defined as well as the various linguistic features, strategies, and devices we employ to escalate and amplify our oral and written communication. The book builds on a rich body of literature, exploring the conceptualization of linguistic intensification within socio-pragmatics and Persuasion Theory. This book also demonstrates the applicability of intensification in language leaing by discussing techniques native speakers use to amplify the illocution of their communication.
In this book, Nydia Flores-Ferrán offers a comprehensive examination of linguistic intensification in Spanish and English communication. Flores-Ferrán examines how intensification is defined as well as the various linguistic features, strategies, and devices we employ to escalate and amplify our oral and written communication. The book builds on a rich body of literature, exploring the conceptualization of linguistic intensification within socio-pragmatics and Persuasion Theory. This book also demonstrates the applicability of intensification in language leaing by discussing techniques native speakers use to amplify the illocution of their communication.

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