Linguistic Strategies in Implicit Conflict: The Role of Pre-Sequences
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Abstract
Conflict talk is a universal phenomenon during social interactions. In recent years, it has attracted the attention of linguistic scholars. ICT (implicit conflict talk) is still a field of research in its infancy. Yang (2012) defines ICT as a form of conflict talk in which both parties seek conflicting communicative goals. This work aims to analyze the types and goals of pre-sequences in ICT, as few papers are devoted to this topic.
Utilizing examples from literature and video material in both English and Chinese, this paper applies the method of data analysis. Identifying pre-sequences is discussed, followed by discussing four types of pre-sequences, including pre-suspecting, pre-warning, and pre-arguing. In addition, this paper analyzes the goals of pre-sequences of ICT, which can be summarized as accosting or greeting, mentioning relevant items, confirming the suspected point, and seeking the defendant's perspective. By analyzing the types and goals of pre-sequences of ICT, we can gain a better understanding of ICT and apply it to business negotiations and social interaction.
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