“Kapish” as a Pragmatic Marker in Computer-mediated Discourse (based on Bg-mamma forums’ texts) Cover Image
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„Капиш“ като прагматичен маркер в компютърно опосредствания дискурс (По материали от форумите на Bg-mamma)
“Kapish” as a Pragmatic Marker in Computer-mediated Discourse (based on Bg-mamma forums’ texts)

Author(s): Bilyana Todorova
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Philology
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: pragmatic marker; computer-mediated discourse; forum communication; rhetoric devices

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to present the use of the slang word ‘kapish’ as a pragmatic marker in bg-mamma forum platform. The research shows that the word is used in postposition and it usually expresses disregard and disagreement. The investigated marker is used sometimes to show the closeness as well. It is often combined with other rhetorical devices.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 33-39
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian