The pragmatics of styleCONTENTSINTRODUCTION.. 3CHAPTER I: PRAGMATICS AS THE STUDY OF HOW CONTEXT INFLUENCES MEANING 71.1. The role of stylistic choices in pragmatic meaning. 71.2. Theoretical frameworks for analyzing style 11Conclusion of chapter I……………..........................................................................16CHAPTER II. CASE STUDIES IN PRAGMATIC STYLE 182.1. Cross -Cultural pragmatics and style 182.2. The Pragmatic implications of digital communication style. 24Conclusion of chapter II 28CONCLUSION.. 30LIST OF USED LITERATURE.. 33