‘In fact’ on PTT Gossip

Abstract This study used shell noun as the starting point to analyze language activities that word shì shí shàng ‘in fact’ by Internet users on PTT , understand truth event this empty signifies; and identify characteristics of pragmatic practice in texts screened noun. Through Tool, posts with more than 100 comments Gossip board during level 3 alert were first out, after which “in fact” identified. A total 867 contained fact”. Next, content analysis was applied classify these according their literal themes. The author discovered functional a provide multiple evidence create words ‘objective’ effects. When express dissenting opinions, enables netizens use it for shifting tone, willingly abandoning responsibility speech.