Silence and ritual response in Igbo discourse

Authors

  • Bertram A. Okolo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32473/sal.v20i2.107451

Keywords:

silence, ritual response, Igbo, discourse

Abstract

This study discusses silence and ritual response as behavioural acts that are communicatively significant among the Igbos of Nigeria. Using actual discourse samples, the appropriate and inappropriate uses of these acts as well as their functions are highlighted.

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Published

1989-08-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (1989): Studies in African Linguistics

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