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Chapter II. Linguocognitive and intercultural aspects of expressing agreement and disagreement
in English
2.1. Linguocognitive aspect of expressing agreement and disagreement in English
Meanwhile, the meaning of “consent” is widely manifested in the process of communication, and a comparative study of the language units that describe this concept is important and interesting for communicative linguistics,
The linguo-cognitive approach to expressing agreement and disagreement recognizes that our language and cognitive processes play a role in how we communicate our opinions. The linguo-cognitive approach to expressing agreement and disagreement recognizes that language and culture shape the way we communicate our opinions and attitudes. This approach emphasizes the interplay between language, thought, and culture, and how these factors influence our cognitive processes and social interactions. Here are some ways that the linguo-cognitive approach can be applied to expressing agreement and disagreement [36,315-345]:
1. Language use: The language we use can influence how we express agreement or disagreement. For example, using strong words such as “absolutely” or “completely” when expressing agreement, and using more tentative language such as “maybe” or “perhaps” when expressing disagreement, can impact how our communication is received. Here are some examples of linguistic categories that influence the expression of agreement and disagreement:
A) Modal verbs: Modal verbs such as “could”, “might”, and “should” can indicate a more tentative expression of disagreement. For example, “I could see your point, but I disagree.”
B) Intensifiers: Intensifiers, such as “really” or “definitely”, can indicate stronger agreement or disagreement. For example, “I really agree with you” or “I definitely disagree with that statement”.
C) Rhetorical questions: Rhetorical questions can be used to signal agreement or disagreement implicitly. For example, “Isn't that a great idea?” may indicate agreement while “Do you really think that's a good idea?” may indicate disagreement.
D) Graded response: This structure involves the use of words that indicate the level of agreement or disagreement, such as “strongly” or “somewhat”. For example, “I somewhat agree with your point” or “I strongly disagree with you”.
E)Contrastive stress: Contrastive stress involves emphasizing a particular word or phrase in a statement to signal disagreement. For example, “I don't disagree, “ I just think we need to consider another option”.