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Davies, Eirian,

On the semantics of syntax : mood and condition in English / Erian C. Davies. - 1 online resource - Routledge library editions. The English language ; volume 8 . - Routledge library editions. English language ; v. 8. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. On literal meaning and 'significance' -- 3. A framework of semantic analysis -- 4. Decision -- 5. Telling -- 6. Knowledge -- 7. Performance -- 8. Condition and reason -- 9. Conclusion.

First published in 1979, this book develops a grammatically orientated semantics (as opposed to a semantically orientated grammar) of mood and condition in English. It seeks to establish correspondences between areas of semantic organisation ('planes') and surface grammar, without reverting to an intermediate notion of deep grammar. The chapters explore topics including the differences between 'literal meaning' and 'significance', speech roles, and constructions of condition and reason in terms of the four panes discussed earlier in the volume.

ISBN: 9781317419457 (electronic bk.) 1317419456 (electronic bk.) 9781315687872 1315687879 9781317419433 131741943X 9781317419440 1317419448 9781138919440 1138919446

Source: 809481 MIL

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Mood.
English language--Semantics.
English language--Syntax.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES--Linguistics--Etymology.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES--Linguistics--General.
English language--Mood.
English language--Semantics.
English language--Syntax.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: PE1585

Dewey Class. No.: 422