Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Indirect Discourse.
Indirect Discourse - as a noun
A report of a discourse in which deictic terms are modified appropriately (e.g., "he said `i am a fool'" would be modified to "he said he is a fool")
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
direct discourseExample Sentences
"He summarized the author's argument in indirect discourse."
"The student's essay included a lot of direct quotations and indirect discourse."
"The novel used a mix of direct speech and indirect discourse to convey the characters' thoughts."
"The reporter paraphrased the politician's statement using indirect discourse."
"The professor highlighted the importance of understanding indirect discourse in literary analysis."
