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An Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatics (Edinburgh Textbooks on

Description: A classic introduction to the study of meaning, revitalised for a new generation of linguistsIdeal for undergraduate students exploring English linguistics for the first time, the new edition of this successful textbook is compact and self-contained, offering: Expanded coverage of topic areas such as figurative language, compositional meaning and quantification Up-to-date, real-life examples drawn from a wide range of sources to clearly illustrate key concepts, such as how speakers use novel metaphors and metonyms Additional exercises to further reinforce and develop key concepts Thorough signposting to contemporary research publications in semantics and pragmatics This clear and accessible textbook introduces the crucial concepts essential to your study of the semantics and pragmatics of English. Coverage is wide-ranging, taking you from word meaning to the level of discourse, and explaining how these topics are treated in contemporary linguistic research. Chapters cover adjective, noun and verb meanings, situation types, figurative language, tense, aspect, modality, quantification, topic and focus. Explanations of entailment, compositionality and scope provide a foundation for subsequent study of formal semantics.Supported by chapter summaries and with plenty of usage examples, exercises and discussion questions, you will not only gain a systematic overview of meaning in English but be equipped with the tools to argue for specific analyses as well.

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EAN: 9781399504614

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Book Title: An Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatic

Item Height: 1.3 cm

Item Weight: 0.22 kg

Number of Pages: 186 Pages

Publication Name: Introduction to English Semantics and Pragmatics

Language: English

Publisher: Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Company University Press

Publication Year: 2023

Subject: Linguistics / Semantics, General

Features: New Edition

Type: Textbook

Author: Patrick Griffiths

Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines

Item Length: 8.5 in

Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language Ser.

Item Width: 5.4 in

Format: Trade Paperback

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