Punctuation
| Autor: | Patt, Sebastian |
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| EAN: | 9783823367536 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 316 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 11.04.2013 |
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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, rule-based description towards a more dynamic, context-based 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.