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  1. 19-Nov-2005, 14:29 #1
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    what is the importance of context in language use
  2. 20-Nov-2005, 07:22 #2
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    Context gives a lot of clues about meaning and nuance. If we know a text is a letter of complaint, we can try to reconstruct what the writer actually feels even though their letter might be restrained and polite.
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