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MODERN ENGLISH DISCOURSE AND THE PRAGMATICS OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION: EMOJI, IRONY, AND CONTEXTUAL MEANING
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This article explores modern English discourse and the pragmatics of digital communication, focusing on the use of emoji, irony, and contextual meaning. It examines how digital interlocutors employ emojis and ironic expressions to convey nuanced emotional and social cues, and how context shapes interpretation in online interactions. The study highlights the dynamic relationship between language, technology, and meaning-making, showing how digital communication strategies influence understanding, social engagement, and pragmatic competence in English.
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