Deixis is a linguistic term that refers to words or phrases that require contextual information to convey meaning fully. These expressions are often referred to as "deictic expressions" or "indexicals," and they can relate to various aspects of context, including the speaker, the listener, time, place, and even the discourse itself. There are several types of deixis: 1. **Person Deixis**: Refers to the participants in a conversation.
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