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Punctuation as a Means of Medium-Dependent Presentation Structure in English
Sebastian Patt
其他書名
Exploring the Guide Functions of Punctuation
出版
Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
, 2013-04-24
主題
Language Arts & Disciplines / Grammar & Punctuation
ISBN
3823377531
9783823377535
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=BwZ_DwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
Despite its everyday relevance, the reputation of punctuation is tarnished. Actually, modern English punctuation is often considered not more than a necessary evil. For many people, punctuation usage follows seemingly arbitrary and unmotivated rules. The present approach moves away from a static, rulebased description towards a more dynamic, contextbased interpretation of punctuation. Punctuation is a highly versatile medium-dependent means of presentational choice. To accept this view is to take a significant step towards closing the gap that still exists between punctuational theory and the actual usage of punctuation. Punctuation adopts a guiding role for the reader and the present study explores this guide potential, providing a thorough analysis of both the linguistic status and the communicative value of punctuation.