A Cognitive Study of Deixis in TG Klune’s the House in the Cerulean Sea

Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2024, Vol 7, Issue 08

Abstract

This paper investigates the cognitive and linguistic features of deixis in T.J. Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea. It examines how personal, temporal, geographical, rhetorical, and social deixis can enhance narrative immersion and reader engagement. The study uses mixed method to categorize deictic elements in the book. It argues that deictic shifts improve the reader's experience and narrative structure. By measuring the frequency and impact of deictic expressions, the study highlights their role in adjusting narrative pace, deepening thematic resonance, and engaging readers both intellectually and emotionally. The careful use of deictic phrases, especially those tied to interpersonal and geographical aspects, creates strong human connections and vivid setting descriptions. This intentional arrangement forms deep emotional bonds between readers and characters, leading to a rich and engaging environment. The paper explains how language and cognition enhance immersive reading experiences through emotional involvement and narrative understanding. Deictic changes show how narrative techniques affect reader engagement and the quality of the story.

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Batool Abdul-Mohsin Miri, Abbas Muhsin Salih, Mahdi Kadhim Kareem

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  • EP ID EP743406
  • DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i08-88
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Batool Abdul-Mohsin Miri, Abbas Muhsin Salih, Mahdi Kadhim Kareem (2024). A Cognitive Study of Deixis in TG Klune’s the House in the Cerulean Sea. International Journal of Social Science And Human Research, 7(08), -. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-743406