Asking Questions: Using meaningful structures to imply ignorance

Asking Questions: Using meaningful structures to imply ignorance

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2007 · English · Hardcover · 2 editions
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Robert Fiengo explores the captivating intricacies of language in this enlightening work. He delves into the art of questioning, unraveling how we utilize language to seek knowledge and express genuine curiosity. Through insightful analysis, he sheds light on the underlying structures that inform our inquiries.

With a warm and engaging style, Fiengo takes readers on an intellectual journey, illustrating how questions can convey not just a desire for information but also imply uncertainty and provoke deeper thought. The book serves as a profound reflection on communication and the power of inquiry in human interaction.

Readers will find themselves pondering the nature of understanding and the subtle nuances of conversation. Fiengo's exploration invites both linguists and casual readers alike to appreciate the beauty of asking questions in their many forms and implications.

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 194 pages
Language English
Published Jun 28, 2007
Publisher Clarendon Press
Editions 2 editions
ISBN-10 0199208417
ISBN-13 9780199208418
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