What is a manner of discourse?

Definition
	A manner of discourse is an identifiable style of speech that is suitable for a particular type of
	addressee social setting, or subject matter.

Examples (English)

Here are some examples that illustrate distinctions in manners of discourse. The intended perlocutionary effect is the same, but the styles are different:

Participants should remain seated throughout the ceremony.
Don’t get up.
Sit tight .

Source:

(Joos 1962, cited by Hartmann and Stork 1972 136 )

Sources
	Crystal 1980 219
	Hartmann and Stork 1972 136
	Levinson 1979 207
	Levinson 1983 91
	Joos 1962

Context for this page:

Concept module: manner of discourse
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): M
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
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