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A Study of the Communicative Functions of Some Social Posts on Facebook in English: Speech Act theory

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        This research investigates the communicative functions of some social posts in English on Facebook through the framework of Speech Act Theory. Through meticulous examination, it uncovers the underlying intentions, requests, emotions, and social dynamics expressed through these posts. The research illuminates how users employ various speech acts, including requests, suggestions, complaints, and expressions of emotions, to convey complex messages within the constraints of digital discourse. Facebook serves as a dynamic space for various speech acts, extending beyond information sharing. Users strategically employ language to influence, express emotions, make commitments, and declare intentions. The effectiveness of these acts is shaped by audience, context, and linguistic nuances. This research bridges the gap between theoretical linguistics and real-world digital interactions, enhancing comprehension of language pragmatics in the age of social media.

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10.21608/ejels.2023.340742

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facebook, social posts, Speech Act Theory, Communicative functions

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Hanaa Mohammed Mahmoud

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Sadek

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12

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2023-12-01

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2024-02-10

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2023-12-01

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95

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118

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2735-4431

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2735-4830

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Egyptian Journal of English Language and Literature Studies

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A Study of the Communicative Functions of Some Social Posts on Facebook in English: Speech Act theory

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28 Dec 2024