The pragmatic function of theme: the case of the conditional subordinates
The present paper discusses the possibility of adopting a politeness theory approach to the various problems raised by the speaker's choice of Theme. The discussion will focus on the case of the clause complexes which contain an adverbial subordinate of condition. In the present paper I argue t...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad de Alicante
2000-11-01
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| Series: | Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses |
| Online Access: | https://raei.ua.es/article/view/2000-n13-the-pragmatic-function-of-theme-the-case-of-the-conditional-subordinates |