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Publication details [#20534]

Li, Charles N. 1986. Direct speech and indirect speech: A functional study. In Coulmas, Florian. Reported speech: Some general issues. In : 1–28. : 29–45.

Publication type

Article in book

Publication language

English

Keywords

communicative function | indirect speech

Language as a subject

Chinese, Mandarin | English | Mambila | Tikar

Annotation

L. examines the structure of direct and indirect speech in terms of their communicative functions, using data from a variety of languages, a.o.: English, Mandarin Chinese, Mambila, and Tikar (both Bantu-languages).