Is the demonstrative pronoun called pointing words?

Yes, you could call demonstrative pronouns "pointing words" because they point to specific nouns or noun phrases.

Here's why:

* Demonstrative pronouns indicate which person, place, or thing is being referred to. They do this by "pointing" to the noun they replace.

* Examples:

* This is my favorite book. (Points to a specific book)

* That dog is barking. (Points to a specific dog)

* These are my new shoes. (Points to a specific pair of shoes)

* Those flowers are beautiful. (Points to specific flowers)

While "pointing words" isn't a formal term, it accurately describes the function of demonstrative pronouns. They literally point to the subject being discussed.