Pragma-semiotic analysis of equivocality in Tess Onwueme’s drama

This paper analyses the ‘meanings within meaning’ as it reflects in use of language a verbal sign signal that colours Onwueme’s drama and to which she explores part semiotics vital aspect her works. Onwueme uses cultural mimesis expressing meaning plays. is so fashioned towards imitation certain aspects culture. Her techniques match intention this characters’ depiction artistry aesthetics ebullient. ploy assists explaining discovering in-depth meanings tucked works correlation realities society. A dose consequently becomes relevant complementary main action expressed by spoken words. The signals provided mode through signs have opened up wealth new revealing information on communication dramatic principles.