Target
Target
A target is the ultimate intended recipient of a speaker's message, especially when distinct from the addressee.
In the following example, Billie is the target, but not the addressee:
- Billie is to come in now.
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Source: Levinson 1983
Levinson, Stephen C. 1983.Pragmatics. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University.
Broader Terms
- BT↑ Participant Role
Related terms
- ExactMatch: https://glossary.sil.org/term/target
