PARALINGUISTIC FEATURES AS AN EXPRESSION OF METACOMMUNICATION IN MODERN LINGUISTICS

Abstract

This article examines the role of paralinguistic features as an expression of metacommunication within modern linguistics. Roman Jakobson’s communication model serves as the theoretical framework for analyzing the functional significance of paralinguistic tools in the communicative process. The study highlights the importance of intonation, pauses, tempo, pitch, facial expressions, and gestures in shaping the semantic, pragmatic, and emotional layers of speech. The findings demonstrate that paralinguistic features constitute an integral component of metacommunication, clarifying meaning, revealing implicit messages, and regulating social interaction.