Jessica Marsh
List of John Benjamins publications in which Jessica Marsh is involved.
Article
Mitigation and facework: The German modal particle mal in speculations and estimates Pragmatics: Online-First Articles | Article
This article explores the pragmatic function(s) of the German modal particle mal in estimates or speculations, a usage that has not so far received significant research attention. In these environments, mal appears to function as a hedge, conveying a sense of hesitation, mitigation, or… read more