Inversion In Modern English

Author : Heidrun Dorgeloh
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1997-03-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027275820

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Inversion in Modern English by Heidrun Dorgeloh Pdf

The book offers a comprehensive study of the different forms of subject-verb and subject-auxiliary-inversion in Modern English declarative sentences. It treats inversion as a speaker-based decision for reordering within a fairly rigid word order system and identifies the meaning of the construction in terms of point of view and speaker subjectivity. This semantic claim is tested against the occurrence, as well as the absence, of the different forms of inversion in natural discourse. The analysis of the pragmatics and discourse function of inversion is based on the LOB and the Brown corpus and takes into account various textual relations: British and American English, written mode, style, text type, genre. The results suggest a strong affinity with the greater or lesser subjectivity of a text: the construction is a marker of interpersonal meaning. Provided the context is one of relative unexpectedness, it additionally becomes a discourse marker, which points to the limited value of quantitative corpus data in functional syntax.

Author : Rolf Kreyer
Publisher : Gunter Narr Verlag
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3823362275

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Inversion in Modern Written English by Rolf Kreyer Pdf

Author : José Carlos Prado Alonso
Publisher : Univ Santiago de Compostela
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Inversion Written and Spoken Contemporary English. by José Carlos Prado Alonso Pdf

Author : Rong Chen
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110895100

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English Inversion by Rong Chen Pdf

The book provides an account of English inversion, a construction that displays perplexing idiosyncrasies at the level of semantics, phonology, syntax, and pragmatics. Basing his central argument on the claim that inversion is a linguistic representation of a Ground-before-Figure model, the author develops an elegant solution to a hitherto unsolved multidimensional linguistic puzzle and, in the process, supports the theoretical position that a cognitive approach best suits the multidimensionality of language itself. Engagingly written, the book will appeal to linguists of all persuasions and to any reader curious about the relationship between language and cognition.

Author : Ute Dons
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110906042

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Descriptive Adequacy of Early Modern English Grammars by Ute Dons Pdf

The book deals with the development of descriptive models of English grammar writing during the Early Modern English period. For the first time, morphology and syntax as presented in Early Modern English grammars are systematically investigated as a whole. The statements of the contemporary grammarians are compared to hypotheses made in modern descriptions of Early Modern English and, where necessary, checked against the Early Modern English part of the Helsinki Corpus. Thus, a comprehensive overview of the characteristic features of Early Modern English is complemented by conclusions about the descriptive adequacy of Early Modern English grammars. It becomes evident that comments by contemporary authors occasionally reflect the corpus data more adequately than the statements found in modern secondary literature. This book is useful for (advanced) university students, as well as for scholars of English and grammarians in general.

Author : H. W. Fowler
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191615115

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A Dictionary of Modern English Usage by H. W. Fowler Pdf

'What grammarians say should be has perhaps less influence on what shall be than even the more modest of them realize ...' No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the best arbiter of good practice. In this new edition of the original Dictionary, David Crystal goes beyond the popular mythology surrounding Fowler's reputation to retrace his method and arrive at a fresh evaluation of his place in the history of linguistic thought. With a wealth of entertaining examples he looks at Fowler's stated principles and the tensions between his prescriptive and descriptive temperaments. He shows that the Dictionary does a great more than make normative recommendations and express private opinion. In addition he offers a modern perspective on some 300 entries, in which he shows how English has changed since the 1920s. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : Dieter Stein
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110846829

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The Semantics of Syntactic Change by Dieter Stein Pdf

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

Author : Terttu Nevalainen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0195308468

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An Introduction to Early Modern English by Terttu Nevalainen Pdf

Terttu Nevalainen helps students to place the language of the period 1500-1700 in its historical context, whilst showing its regional and social variations. He focuses on the structure of the 'general dialect' and its spelling, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, as well as its dialectal origins.

Author : Christine Copy,Lucie Gournay
Publisher : Editions OPHRYS
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-27
Category : English language
ISBN : 2708011529

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Cahiers de Recherche Tome 9 - Points de vue sur l'inversion by Christine Copy,Lucie Gournay Pdf

Ce numéro, réservé à un fait de langue plutôt qu'à une école théorique, s'adresse en priorité à tous ceux - étudiants de master ou de concours, chercheurs débutants ou confirmés - qui sont intéressés par la question de l'ordre des mots et de l'inversion du sujet (V-S ou LOC-V-S ou ADJ-V-S) dans la phrase assertive. Le but des responsables du volume (Christine Copy & Lucie Gournay) a été de regrouper dans un même recueil des articles ou des synthèses relevant d'approches différentes sur un phénomène qui est largement débattu en ce moment par un bon nombre de linguistes, en particulier par les linguistes énonciativistes. Au-delà des clivages théoriques, ou de la variété des disciplines, il a semblé pertinent de regrouper sous une même couverture les problématiques et les hypothèses formulées par les spécialistes de la question. En effet, toutes les contributions proviennent de chercheurs qui ont déjà travaillé sur des problèmes d'agencement de phrases. De plus, dans chaque contribution, il est fait mention des acquis des approches " adverses "... et l'on se rend compte que la confrontation va de pair avec une certaine complémentarité. Ainsi cet ouvrage a une double ambition : concerner tous ceux qui travaillent sur l'ordre des mots en français et en anglais, apporter une contribution non négligeable à la comparaison des idées en linguistique.

Author : Holger Diessel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108498814

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The Grammar Network by Holger Diessel Pdf

Provides a dynamic network model of grammar that explains how linguistic structure is shaped by language use.

Author : Klaas Willems,Ludovic De Cuypere
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027243430

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Naturalness and Iconicity in Language by Klaas Willems,Ludovic De Cuypere Pdf

This volume examines unresolved issues in iconicity and naturalness in language. The studies discuss topics such as naturalism in the philosophy of language and the epistemology of linguistics, linguistic iconicity in semiotics, iconic structures in Sign Languages, natural and unnatural sound patterns, the iconic nature of parts of speech, the relation between (un)markedness and naturalness, and lexical and syntactic iconicity.

Author : Jeremy Butterfield
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780191064944

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Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage by Jeremy Butterfield Pdf

Why literally shouldn't be taken literally. Why Americans think home in on something is a mistake and Brits think hone in is. Is it OK to spell OK okay? What's wrong with hence why? Was Alanis Morrisette ever ironic? Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage is the world-famous guide to English usage, loved and used by writers, editors, and anyone who values correct English since it first appeared in 1926. Fowler's gives comprehensive and practical advice on complex points of grammar, syntax, punctuation, style, and word choice. Now enlarged and completely revised to reflect English usage in the 21st century, it provides a crystal-clear, authoritative picture of the English we use, while illuminating scores of usage questions old and new. International in scope, it gives in-depth coverage of both British and American English usage issues, with reference also to the English of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and South Africa. The thousands of authentic examples in the book vividly demonstra

Author : Martin Pütz,René Dirven
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110821611

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The Construal of Space in Language and Thought by Martin Pütz,René Dirven Pdf

Author : H. Bauer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780230234086

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English Literary Sexology by H. Bauer Pdf

It is well known that much of our modern vocabulary of sex emerged within nineteenth-century German sexology. But how were the 'German ideas' translated and transmitted into English culture? This study provides an examination of the formation of sexual theory between the 1860s and 1930s and its migration across national and disciplinary boundaries.

Author : Bjørg Bækken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39015042790959

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Word Order Patterns in Early Modern English by Bjørg Bækken Pdf