“Pointing and placing” is an article written by Herbert Clark, and at the same time is a chapter from a book referenced below. Basically, the paper describes two indicating tools, which are directing-to and placing-for. Both are used to point to an object, as well as make someone pay attention to that object. Clark identifies the main difference between the two tools by saying that “directing-to directs a person’s attention to the object whereas placing-for places the object for a person's attention” (262). He claims that both are essential elements in communication between people, and ...
