FROM “EXCUSE ME” TO “HEY”: EVOLUTION OF ATTENTION-GETTING STRATEGIES IN MODERN ENGLISH COMMUNICATION

Izbosarova , Khulkar

Science time · 2026-yil

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This article examines the evolution of attention-getting strategies in modern English communication from a pragmatic perspective. It analyzes the shift from traditional politeness-oriented forms such as excuse me to more direct and informal expressions like hey and listen. Using a qualitative corpus-based approach with data from BNC, COCA, and MICASE, the study explores the linguistic forms, pragmatic functions, and contextual use of attention-getting devices. The findings reveal a clear trend toward informalization, highlighting the context-dependent and multifunctional role of attention getting strategies in contemporary English discourse. 

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MualliflarIzbosarova , Khulkar
JurnalScience time
Nashr sanasi2026-04-22
Jild4
Son4/1
Betlar655-662
TilIngliz
DOI10.66345/stj.v4i4/1.6003

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attention-getting devices,, pragmatics,, discourse,, corpus analysis,, politeness,, informalization,, speech acts,, interaction management.

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