Using a discourse adverb to correct expectations an analysis of mak in Iraqw
The discourse verbal adverb mak was initially defined as both indicating stance and having the pragmatic function of hedging. In a further analysis using a corpus of Iraqw literature, this paper shows the function of the verbal adverb in Iraqw storytelling and proposes that mak is not related to sta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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LibraryPress@UF
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Studies in African Linguistics |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/sal/article/view/118042 |