Repetition: a method for affiliation and agreement in Urdu

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The book explores how Urdu speakers utilize various forms of repetition to express affiliation and agreement during conversations. It examines the role of acknowledgment tokens, noting their impact on communication in multi-turn interactions compared to single instances. These repetitions serve as essential feedback mechanisms, facilitating the flow of dialogue. Ultimately, the study reveals that repetition in Urdu conversation is both systematic and organized, highlighting its significance in conversational development.