Information Structure and Sentence Form
Knud Lambrecht
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Information Structure and Sentence Form
Published
1994
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
388
ISBN-10
0521380561
Description
Why do speakers of all languages use different grammatical structures under different communicative circumstances to express the same idea? In this comprehensive study, Professor Lambrecht explores the relationship between the structure of sentences and the linguistic and extra-linguistic contexts in which they are used. His analysis is based on the observation that the structure of a sentence reflects a speaker's assumptions about the hearer's state of knowledge and consciousness at the time of the utterance. This relationship between speaker assumptions and formal sentence structure is governed by rules and conventions of grammar, in a component called "information structure." Four independent but interrelated categories are analyzed: presupposition and assertion, identifiability and activation, topic, and focus. Lambrecht reveals that each category correlates directly with structural properties of the sentence.
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
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How many pages are in Information Structure and Sentence Form?
This edition of Information Structure and Sentence Form has approximately 388 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 Information Structure and Sentence Form?
For most readers, Information Structure and Sentence Form typically takes between 8h 5m and 5h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Information Structure and Sentence Form is approximately 97,000 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.
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Who is the author of Information Structure and Sentence Form?
Information Structure and Sentence Form was written by Knud Lambrecht.
When was Information Structure and Sentence Form published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.