Academic Scientific JournalsColours as opinion markers: A case study of green
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https://doi.org/10.26881/bp.2024.1.05Keywords:
opinionated language, axiology in language, colour termsAbstract
One of the primary functions of natural language is to express a diverse array of ideas, thoughts, and opinions. This article focuses on evaluative and assessing language conveyed through various modes of communication, including gestures, sounds, and visuals, with a particular emphasis on words. Consequently, depending on the communicative aim, opinionated language can manifest as either an offense or a compliment. Additionally, opinions may be articulated through single words or entire utterances. This text aims to elucidate, through qualitative analysis, the role of selected colour terminology in the expression of opinions, particularly those associated with the colour green. The research posits that colour terminology enhances the axiological aspects of specific language forms and, as a result, may function as an opinion marker.
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