Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
300
Language
English
Published
Apr 30, 2020
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
1107021227
ISBN-13
9781107021228
Description
This exploration delves into the intricacies of modality, examining how language conveys possibilities, necessities, and uncertainties. The author skillfully unpacks various constructs and their implications within syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, offering fresh perspectives on familiar expressions. By analyzing everyday phrases and their meanings, the work illuminates how modality influences reasoning and interpretation in communication.
Through insightful examples and rigorous analysis, the author bridges theoretical concepts with practical relevance, enticing readers to reconsider how they understand and use language. This comprehensive study not only enriches the linguistic discourse but also provides valuable insights for those interested in the nuances of human expression.
Through insightful examples and rigorous analysis, the author bridges theoretical concepts with practical relevance, enticing readers to reconsider how they understand and use language. This comprehensive study not only enriches the linguistic discourse but also provides valuable insights for those interested in the nuances of human expression.
Genres
Art & Photography