DISCURSIVE-PRAGMATIC CRITERIA FOR DEFINING PAREMIC GENRES: A LINGUISTIC FRAMEWORK
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Bright Mind Publishing
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In the contemporary linguistic paradigm, paremias (proverbs, sayings, and aphorisms) are analyzed as functional units of discourse rather than static lexical items. This article outlines the essential discursive-pragmatic criteria used to categorize and interpret these units, focusing on how they operate as strategic tools in communication.