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Routledge Semantic Prosody: A Critical Evaluation - Book 9

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20 Tables, black and white

Words, Language & Grammar

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Explore the complexities of lexical environments with Semantic Prosody: A Critical Evaluation. This volume, part of the Routledge Advances in Corpus Linguistics series, provides the first full-length treatment of semantic prosody. This concept, which relates to how words connect with their typical lexical environments, is often compared to connotation but functions through habitual co-occurrence. Through detailed analysis, the book examines how certain words carry specific emotional or evaluative weights based on their surroundings. For instance, the adverb 'utterly' often appears with words denoting unfavorable states like 'ridiculous' or 'miserable,' creating a distinct semantic prosody. While this concept has primarily emerged within corpus linguistics, this text addresses the overall complexity of the subject. It serves as an essential resource for researchers and students studying language patterns and linguistic structures.

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Comprehensive academic study providing the first full-length treatment of semantic prosody concepts.

Deep analysis of how lexical environments and habitual co-occurrences shape word meaning.

Part of the respected Routledge Advances in Corpus Linguistics series for scholarly research.

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Brand: Routledge
Model: 20 Tables, black and white
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 041580440X
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Words, Language & Grammar
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 October 2009
Listed Since: 30 January 2009

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