Nzema Idiomatic Expressions as Indirection Strategy: A Politeness Theoretical Perspective

The paper explores Nzema idiomatic expressions used as indirection strategy. Figurative devices such as proverbs and euphemisms have received quite an appreciable amount of study in connection with verbal indirection in Nzema. Little or no attention however has been given to idioms, particularly as...

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Published in:	Journal of Language and Literature
Main Authors:	John Nyame, Kwasi Adomako, Mohammed Yakub, Rahinatu Taiba Ibrahim, Esther Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Prodi Sastra Inggris Fakultas Sastra Universitas Sanata Dharma 2023-03-01
Subjects:	communication body part idioms figurative language politeness
Online Access:	https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/JOLL/article/view/4690