Politeness inferences in Jesus’ Discourse with his Lord: A Dialogic Analysis

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The current research presents the manifestations of politeness phenomena in a ‘talk-in-interaction’ between Prophet Iesa the son of Mary (Jesus), and his Al-Mighty Lord. The study embraces Leech’s (1983) ‘politeness principle’ model. Moreover, it infers what speakers mean from what they say which is essential in highlighting politeness phenomena as crucial basis for interaction. Consequently, findings affirm the fact that Jesus has manipulated the best linguistic utterances that have marked his politeness with his Lord.

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