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Definitions from the WebDeictic PronounsDescription:Deictic pronouns are words that point to specific persons, objects, or locations in a context-dependent manner. These pronouns change their meaning based on the speaker's perspective and the situation they are used in. Examples:1. Personal Deictic Pronoun: In the sentence "I will take that book," the word "that" is a deictic pronoun, indicating a specific book that is known to both the speaker and the listener. 2. Demonstrative Deictic Pronoun: "This" and "these" are examples of demonstrative deictic pronouns. For instance, in the sentence "This is my car," the word "this" refers to a particular car that is close to the speaker. 3. Spatial Deictic Pronoun: An example of a spatial deictic pronoun is "there," which points to a location away from both the speaker and the listener. In the sentence "John is over there," the pronoun "there" indicates a place at a visible distance. 4. Temporal Deictic Pronoun: Temporal deictic pronouns, such as "now" and "then," indicate specific time frames. For instance, in the sentence "I will do it later," the pronoun "later" functions as a temporal deictic pronoun, referring to a specific time in the future. Related Products: | ||||
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