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Linguistic

vs
Extralingual
Context
WMSU III:
Cagas, Charlene S.
Tagalog, Kimberly Mariae A.
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Language is an essential tool for
communication, but it is not the only
factor that affects how people
understand each other. Context plays
a significant role in communication,
and it can be classified into two
types: Linguistic and Extralingual
context.
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Imagine you're reading a book. The words
on the page are the linguistic context,
the actual language used. But to truly
understand what the writer is saying, you
need to consider the extralinguistic
context, the factors surrounding the text
that influence its meaning.

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LINGUISTIC CONTEXT

- is the enrichment of a language unit by other


language units in speech.
- Such encirclement makes the meaning of the unit
clear and unambiguous. It is especially important in
case with polysemantic words.
- This includes information about the grammatical
structure of a sentence, the words and phrases that
surround a particular word, and the meaning of those
words and phrases in relation to each other.

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Examples

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 Grammar – the rules that govern how
words are combined into sentences.
Vocabulary – the words used and their
specific meaning.
Syntax – the order of words in a sentence.
Co-text – the surrounding words and
sentences that help clarify the meaning of
a particular word or phrase.

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EXTRALIGUISTIC CONTEXT
- An extralingual (situational) context is
formed by extralingual conditions in which
communication takes place.
- It refers to the non-linguistic factors that
influence the meaning and interpretation of
messages.

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Two Factors of Extralingual
Context
 Physical context - refers to the tangible and
observable conditions in which communication takes
place.
 Abstract context - refers to the intangible and less
observable factors that influence communication.
This can include temporal or chronological context,
which refers to the time and sequence in which
events occur. Psychological context is another form
of abstract context that refers to the emotional and
cognitive state of the participants in the
communication.
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Other types of context:

Microcontext – is the context of a


single utterance (sentence).

example: “I need to change the battery


in my watch.”

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 Macrocontext –is the context of a paragraph in a
text.
example:
"Despite being a common affliction, anxiety can be
incredibly debilitating for those who experience it. It
can lead to a range of symptoms, including sweating,
heart palpitations, and difficulty concentrating.
Furthermore, anxiety can have a significant impact
on a person's quality of life, affecting their ability to
work, maintain relationships, and engage in
everyday activities. Fortunately, there are many
effective treatments available for anxiety, such as
cognitive behavioral therapy and medication."
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Megacontext – is the context of a
book chapter, a story or the whole
book.
example:
The novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by
Harper Lee.

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Linguistic and extralingual context are both
important aspects of communication. Linguistic
context refers to the words and language used to
convey a message, while extralingual context refers
to the non-linguistic factors that influence
communication, such as the physical or abstract
conditions in which communication takes place. In
order to effectively communicate, it is important to
consider both linguistic and extralingual context.
This means paying attention not only to the words
being used, but also to the environment in which
communication takes place and the nonverbal cues
being given
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