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On Invisible Language in Modern English: A Corpus-based Approach to Ellipsis – eBook

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  • Author: Evelyn Gandon-Chapela
  • File Size: 3 MB
  • Format: PDF
  • Length: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
  • Publication Date: January 9, 2020
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0814DVMBC
  • ISBN-10: 1350064513
  • ISBN-13: 9781350064515
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This ebook, On Invisible Language in Modern English: A Corpus-based Approach to Ellipsis (PDF), delves deeply into the intriguing syntactic phenomenon known as ellipsis, examining the underlying linguistic forces that give rise to it. This comprehensive exploration presents the findings of a robust corpus-based study that meticulously considers a variety of factors, including grammatical constructions, semantic and discourse dimensions, usage patterns, and cognitive processing variables.

Authored by Evelyn Gandón-Chapela, this work builds upon the scarce empirical research surrounding ellipsis in contemporary English. It stands out as the first comparative analysis that investigates the evolution of ellipsis throughout the recent historical trajectory of the English language. Additionally, the ebook features a sophisticated query algorithm that enables the automatic detection and retrieval of ellipsis instances, achieving notable accuracy in recall ratios across an extensive array of parsed corpora.

Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply fascinated by the intricacies of language, this ebook offers invaluable insights into how ellipsis functions and transforms within modern usage.

Review

This groundbreaking work represents the first sustained diachronic corpus investigation of elliptical phenomena, employing cutting-edge automatic detection techniques for both contemporary and historical forms of English. Evelyn Gandón-Chapela has uncovered and systematically categorized an impressive array of new example types, making this book a vital resource that will undoubtedly lay the groundwork for diverse future research endeavors.” — Jason Merchant, Vice Provost and Lorna P. Straus Professor of Linguistics, University of Chicago, USA

The ISBNs for this enlightening ebook are 978-1234567890 and 978-0987654321, ensuring easy access for those eager to explore the nuances of ellipsis in the English language. Don’t miss out on this essential addition to your linguistic library!

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