The study of pragmatic features of words in small genre texts has gained increasing attention in modern linguistics, highlighting the intersection of language, context, and communicative function. This article presents an analytical review of scientific and methodological research on how words convey meaning, attitude, and intention in short textual forms, such as notes, advertisements, letters, and social media posts. The analysis focuses on identifying key pragmatic functions, including illocutionary acts, speech intentions, and context-dependent interpretations. It also examines methodological approaches used by researchers to explore word usage, including corpus analysis, discourse analysis, and experimental methods. The findings demonstrate that small genre texts rely heavily on pragmatic cues for effective communication, and understanding these features enhances both linguistic theory and practical language teaching. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating pragmatic awareness into language education and further research in applied linguistics.

Pragmatics, small genre texts, word meaning, communicative function

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