Galatolo2005
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| BibType | ARTICLE |
| Key | Galatolo2005 |
| Author(s) | Renata Galatolo, Marina Mizzau |
| Title | Quoting dialogues and the construction of the narrative point of view in legal testimony: The role of prosody and gestures |
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| Tag(s) | EMCA, Narratives, Legal, Prosody, Gesture, Courtroom Interaction |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Journal | Studies of Communication Sciences |
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| Number | Special Issue |
| Pages | 217–231 |
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Abstract
The analysis is based on the assumption that the quotation of dialogues in the form of direct reported speech is not an objective representation of a speech event, but a creative act. The representation of dialogues through direct reported speech is considered a powerful tool for framing information. The research focuses on the interactional functions of quotations and shows that some aspects of quoting dialogues, i.e. prosody and gestures, can recall a larger scene from a specific point of view. In the context of the trial, the importance of using direct reported speech for objectifying evaluations and opinions about events is strengthened by the constraint on lay witnesses who are prevented from expressing personal opinions about the events they describe.
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Special Issue: Argumentation in Dialogic Interaction
