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ERIC Number: EJ1478736
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 12
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EISSN: EISSN-2576-2907
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Quote-and-Reply in WeChat: A Conversation Analytic Study
Yajing Yang
Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, v25 n1 p50-61 2025
This study explores uses of the quote-and-reply (Q&R) function in WeChat through conversation analysis. Analyzing 7 naturally occurring chat samples, the research identifies 3 primary interactional practices: sequence-jumping, which enables responses to non-adjacent turns across temporal gaps; response facilitation, where quotes are incorporated in the message to enhance clarity and thematic coherence; and spotlighting prior text, which emphasizes specific messages for alignment or humor. Findings reveal how Q&R transforms digital communication by mitigating challenges of multi-party chats and asynchronous interactions. The study contributes to understanding how platform-specific features reshape conversation structures, offering insights for designing more effective digital communication tools.
Teachers College, Columbia University. 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027. e-mail: tcsalt@tc.columbia.edu; Web site: https://tesolal.columbia.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China; United States
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