TABLE 1: Basis for allocation of dialogue elements to columns/groups of a periodic table (tentative)

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1. Assertion (Denial)

   Observations / Inferences

   Inquiry / Question / Doubt / Uncertainty

   Evaluation / Monitoring / Assessment / Feedback

   Qualification / Reservation

2. Care / Empathy / Compassion / Concern

   Social identification

   Mediation

3. Information / Facts

   Precedents / Historical references

   Explanations

   Insights / Learnings

   Advice / Counsel / Prescription

4. Elegant phrase / Bon mot / Rhetorical elegance

   Humour

   Anecdotes / Stories / Reminiscences

   Optimism (Pessimism / Cynicism / Sarcasm)

   Considerations / Contextual

   Visions / Possibilities / Alternatives / Reframings

   Prophecies / Predictions

   Figurative imagery

5. Formulation (technical)

   Commands / Orders / Instructions

   Declarations

   Provocation

   Challenge / Dare

6. Normative injunctions / Ought

   Affirmations / Expressions of belief / Testimony

   Binding commitment (oath swearing)

   Invocations / Prayer / Mantra

   Imprecations / Cursing / Abuse / 'Dirty jokes'

   Praise / Appreciation

   Blame / Criticism

   Emotions ? / Affects ?

7. Support (Opposition)

   Compromise / Deal / Bargain

   Proposal / Offer

8. Judgement

   Recognition / Acknowledgements

   Acceptance (Rejection)

9. Silence

?. Agreement (Disagreement)

Repartee