Kaplan's Theory of Indexicals explores the concept of indexicality in language, defining indexicals as words whose referents depend on the context of use. The theory distinguishes pure indexicals from demonstratives and emphasizes the directly referential nature of indexicals. By delving into altern

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Deixis is a fundamental aspect of language that involves pointing via linguistic expressions to locate subjects in various contexts such as spatial, temporal, social, and discoursal situations. It is a crucial element that reflects the relationship between language and context. Through deictic expre

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