The pragmatic of brevity in IbnSinan El-Khafadji’s Sir Al-Fassaha

Abstract

Brevity has been a topic of interest for various studies on the rhetoric, grammar, stylistic and inimitability of the Qur’an from ancient times to the present. It shows the highest level of language use in communication, and it reflects the speaker’s skill in using the language in different contexts, by conveying a lot of meaning with few words. This study explores the notion of brevity, its kinds, and its pragmatic aspects in Ibn- Sinan El-khafadji’s studies. It also highlights his attention to the context as a key concept and a criterion for interpreting communication between speakers.