Pragmatic Deixis in Kurdish Short Stories

Abstract

The study of pragmatic deixis is crucial in discourse analysis, as it contextualizes speech in relation to the speaker, place, time, and social context. These features are particularly significant in short stories, where the narrative relies on the proper use of deictic markers. Understanding pragmatic deixis requires familiarity with the grammatical structure of the language and the relationship between text and context, including elements like time, place, and shared knowledge between the speaker and listener. These factors contribute to conveying the intended meaning and purpose in discourse. Pragmatic deixis links the speaker’s language to the surrounding context, making it an essential part of pragmatic analysis, especially in literary works like short stories. This study, titled “Pragmatic Deixis in Kurdish Short Stories,” focuses on the book "Xewin jî qedegene" as a case study. The research explores the frequent use of deictic markers, which often appear in literary texts, especially short stories. Due to time constraints and the limited scope of the research, it is not possible to analyze every instance of deixis. Therefore, the study concentrates on two short stories, "Eve kiça mine" and "Mudirê nû," to demonstrate how pragmatic deixis functions in these narratives. The research consists of an introduction, two main chapters, and a conclusion. Chapter One contains two sections: the first addresses the theoretical framework, explaining pragmatic deixis, its concept, and its various types. The second section explores the structure of the short story, including its title, introduction, and content. Chapter Two analyzes the use of pragmatic deixis in the selected short stories, providing insights into how these linguistic markers are employed effectively. Keywords: Pragmatic deixis, speech deixis, sections of speech deixis, deictic expressions, short story.