An introduction to English semantics and pragmatics - Griffiths, Patrick 1942-2012 (Edinburgh University Press, 2006)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-188) and index
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
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
Keywords: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Semantics; English language / Semantics; Pragmatics; Englisch; Linguistik; English language -- Semantics; Semantik; Pragmatik; Lehrbuch