WHAT DO YOU ASK AND WHAT DO YOU INFER

INTRICACIES OF A TRIAL AND RELEVANCE THEORY

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Keywords:

Relevance Theory, Inferential Processes

Abstract

By means of relevance theory, a cognitive approach to pragmatics, we propose in this paper an analysis that aims to simulate an interpretive process, applying some theoretical-analytical elements presented by the authors in their work Relevance, Communication and Cognition as well as subsequent papers. The purpose of the study is to examine, from a given perspective, the way in which inferential processes of understanding are generated from the questioning of two lawyers, in opposing positions, to the same witness and one of the defendants in the trial involving a couple of movie actors which took place recently in the State of Virginia, United States.

Author Biographies

  • Ana Maria Tramunt Ibaños, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

    Doutora em Letras. Professora da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. 

  • Jane Rita Caetano da Silveira, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

    Doutora em Linguística Aplicada. Professora da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. 

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Published

2023-07-31

Issue

Vol. 23 (2023)

Section

Research Articles