GCSE English Language · key term

Deictic reference

Definition

Language whose meaning depends on the situation, such as 'here', 'today' and 'this hall'. In a speech, it helps establish where and when the speaker is addressing listeners.

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OCR GCSE English Language · J351

Paper 1

Words such as here, today and this school are deictic references: their meaning depends on the speaking situation. They work best when they support the purpose rather than merely decorate the opening.
Revise: Writing a speech or talk

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