Tikrit University

An Identification of the Concept of Politeness in Selected Verses from the Holy Quran with Reference to their Realizations in English

Document Type : Original Article

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College of Education for Women, Tikrit University

Abstract
In English, there are many ways of expressing politeness which take a wide range of discussion. Opinions and points of view are greatly varied in their understanding of politeness. This research aims at discussing some theories and patterns of politeness, and at giving some examples of politeness from the most respected book for Muslims, Arabic and foreign Muslims, the Holy Quran that has a great effect on them. To conduct the research and to achieve its aims, the following are to be hypothesized: 1. Politeness theories proposed by many linguists like Grice and Lakoff-especially the rule of the Pragmatic Competence in making the addressee feel good-affect greatly the rules of social interaction conducted by many people. 2. The Holy Quran is the base on which Muslims depend in extracting laws and rules of speech acts.

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Volume 1, Issue 1
Summer 2017
Pages 1-31

  • Receive Date 11 June 2017
  • Accept Date 20 June 2017
  • Publish Date 01 July 2017