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Presequence

Presequence

Here are two senses of presequence:

  1. A presequence is a sequence that

    • is used to introduce a conversational action, and
    • often prefigures a particular sort of action and secures the addressee's cooperation.
  2. A presequence is the specific turn that has the function of prefiguring the coming action.
  • A preinvitational turn, such as are you doing anything this weekend?
  • A summons-answer sequence, such as the following exchange:

  • A: John?
  • B: Yes, honey?
Page/s: 345–346
Source: Levinson 1983

Levinson, Stephen C. 1983.Pragmatics. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University.

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