Review:
Relevance Theory
overall review score: 4.5
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Relevance theory is a framework within the field of pragmatics that aims to explain how communication works by focusing on the role of relevance in interpreting utterances.
Key Features
- Emphasis on the processing of information
- Importance of cognitive effects in communication
- Distinguishes between explicature and implicature
- Focus on inferential comprehension
Pros
- Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding communication
- Highlights the importance of cognitive processes in language comprehension
Cons
- Can be complex and require a deep understanding of cognitive processes
- May not be applicable to all contexts or languages