UID:
almahu_9947414381702882
Format:
1 online resource (xiii, 379 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9780511627699 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Studies in English language
Content:
English has an interesting variety of noun phrases, which differ greatly in structure. Examples are 'binominal' (two-noun) phrases ('a beast of a party'); possessive constructions ('the author's opinion'); and discontinuous noun phrases ('the review [came out yesterday] of his book'). How are these different noun phrases structured? How do we produce and understand them? These questions are central to this study, which explores the interaction between the form of noun phrases, their meaning, and their use. It shows how, despite the need in linguistic analysis for strict categories, many linguistic constructions in fact defy straightforward classification - and concludes that in order to fully explain the internal structure of utterances, we must first consider the communicative, pragmatic and cognitive factors that come into play. Drawing on a range of authentic examples, this book sheds light not only on the noun phrase itself but also the nature of linguistic classification.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Introduction --
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structural approach : possibilities and limitations --
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Headedness within the NP --
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Close appositions --
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Appositions with of --
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Binominals --
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Pseudo-partitive constructions --
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Sort/king/type-constructions --
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Conclusion --
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cognitive-pragmatic approach : some applications --
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flexibility of language --
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Complements and modifiers --
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Discontinuous NPs --
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Possessive constructions : the author's opinion versus the opinion of the author --
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Conclusions.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9780521849616
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511627699
