Quote-and-Reply in WeChat: A Conversation Analytic Study
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; r...
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| Published in | Studies in applied linguistics & TESOL Vol. 25; no. 1 |
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14.07.2025
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| DOI | 10.52214/salt.v25i1.14084 |
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| Abstract | 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. |
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| Author | Yang, Yajing |
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