Linguistics - Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis

a word or phrase, often an idiomatic one

the interconnectedness and referencing of texts, where one text refers to or influences another, creating layers of meaning and a complex web of relationships between texts

anything that is in written form

the use of an indirect expression to describe something

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

the humorous and incorrect use of a word that sounds similar to the intended word

a question that is not meant to be answered, but is instead used to make a point or to create emphasis or effect

a well-known statement or phrase that expresses a general truth or gives advice