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Hidden arguments reveal the surprising dance between words and context.
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Unrealized Arguments and the Grammar of Context
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Summary
Unleashing the Unspoken: Grammar of Hidden Arguments
In “null instantiation” (NI), an argument that could be expressed is left unsaid, yet understood, receiving meaning either from what was previously mentioned (anaphoric) or from the general context (existential).
Predicting when a predicator can allow NI isn’t as simple as looking at its meaning (like the verb’s Aktionsart) or how important the argument is in the conversation. While definitely limited, NI potential isn’t j…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009663823 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1009663828 |
| Series: | Elements in Construction Grammar |
| Author: | Rui P. Chaves, Paul Kay, Laura A. Michaelis |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 75 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
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