Ellipsis
Anne C. Lobeck
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Ellipsis
Published
May 23, 1995
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9780195091816
ISBN-10
0195091817
Description
This book elaborates a theory of ellipsis that sheds new light on a well-known phenomenon, bringing it under the aegis of general and universal principles. Lobeck argues that ellipted categories in IP (VP Ellipsis), DP (N' Ellipsis), and CP (Sluicing) are empty, non-referential pronominals, subject to the same licensing and identification conditions as referential pro. She proposes that both types of empty pronominals must be licensed under head-government to satisfy the Empty Category Principle, and identified through strong agreement. In the case of ellipsis, agreement-type features make the empty category visible to interpretive processes of reconstruction. From these licensing and identification conditions it follows that ellipsis are complements of functional categories DET, COMP, and INFL, but not of lexical categories. The analysis is supported by contrastive evidence from ellipsis in French and German, in which licensing and identification interact with Verb Raising, feature checking, and a parameter defining "strong" agreement.
Subjects
Syntactic structures
Beginning syntax
Elements of language and general grammar
Egyptian, Semitic and general grammar
Egyptian, Semitic and general grammar
English phonetics and phonology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ellipsis?
This edition of Ellipsis has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ellipsis?
For most readers, Ellipsis typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 words
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What is the word count of Ellipsis?
The estimated word count for Ellipsis is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ellipsis?
Ellipsis was written by Anne C. Lobeck.
When was Ellipsis published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 23, 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.