On the problem of speech redundancy: word parasites

Abstract

The article analyses the functional-semantic differences of word-parasites in the speech of modern youth. Results of linguistic analysis of parenthesis obtained by experimental method (survey, questionnaire) in aspect of their psycho-semantic filling are presented. The question of the conscious motivation of a speaker in the course of a speech act with a view to using parenthesis is discussed. The novelty of the study is seen in the fact that functional-semantic blocks are identified, fixing word-parasites from the position of intentions of the speaker, as well as a description of their text-forming functions is included. The relevance of research was due to the increasing problem of activation of word parasites in speech of young people. The author focuses on the concept of “parenthesis” meaning of “word parasites” and the problem of their functioning in various speech aspects. Parasite words have been proven to have a certain sense load and, regardless of their unconscious use, perform specific functions in a re-act. Classification of word parasites in functional-psycho-semantic aspects is proposed. The most used parasite words were reviewed with an indication of the motivational component included in the intentions of the speaker.