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Author Griffiths, Patrick, 1942-2012, author.

Title An introduction to English semantics and pragmatics / Patrick Griffiths.

Publication Info. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2017]

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Edition Second edition / revised by Chris Cummins.
Description 1 online resource (xii, 174 pages) : illustrations (black and white).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Edinburgh textbooks on the English language
Edinburgh textbooks on the English language.
Note Previous edition: 2006.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents List of figures and tables; Preface; 1 Studying meaning; 2 Adjective meanings; 3 Noun vocabulary; 4 Verbs and situations; 5 Figurative language; 6 Tense and aspect; 7 Modality, scope and quantification; 8 Pragmatics; 9 Connecting utterances to the background; Suggested answers to the exercises; Bibliography; Index
Summary An introduction to the linguistic study of meaning, this book outlines the meaning potential (semantics) of English and ways in which the potential is put to use (pragmatics). It offers a systematic overview of meaning in English, as well as learning how to argue for analyses.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language English.
Subject English language -- Semantics.
English language -- Semantics.
Pragmatics.
Pragmatics.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- General.
Englisch.
Semantik.
Pragmatik.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Cummins, Chris, editor.
Other Form: Print version: Griffiths, Patrick, 1942-2012. Introduction to English semantics and pragmatics. Second edition. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2017] 9781474412810 (OCoLC)968328329
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