Modeling Discourse Topic

Sequential Relations and Strategies in Expository Text

AvDionysis Goutsos,Anon

Häftad, Engelska, 1996

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This book is a study of techniques used to introduce, continue and change the discourse topic in expository writing. Discourse topic is examined by focusing on the sequential techniques and strategies in a step-by-step process. To describe the process a model of sequentiality is proposed. The aims of the book are to advance current thinking in discourse analysis and to provide a practical exemplar of expository discourse.

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Utgivningsdatum:1996-12-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt:312 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:222
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781567502183

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IntroductionBRINGING THE TOPIC UP: FACETS OF TOPICThematics: The State of the ArtTopic as a Discrete ElementTopic as a Structuring FrameThe Need for a ModelTopic as a Sequential StructureSummaryTRACING THE TOPIC: SEQUENTIAL RELATIONS AND STRATEGIESThe Problem of Topic as a Sequential StructureStrategies of SequentialitySequential Techniques in Expository TextThe Signals of Topic StructureSummaryMODELING SEQUENTIAL TOPICThe Patterning of Topic StructureFraming the AnalysisTopic Structure HeuristicsThe Hierarchy and Synergy of SignalsText BoundariesTHE TOPIC MODEL IN ACTIONTexts in EnglishEnglish and Greek Texts in ContrastTHE TOPIC MODEL IN PERSPECTIVE: TOWARD A MULTIPLANE DESCRIPTION OF DISCOURSEText Organization and Sequential RelationsThe Interaction of Topic Structure with Other Text RelationsThe Multifunctionality of Topic SignalsThe Contribution of Topic Structure to Text Organization and CoherenceROUNDING THE TOPIC OFF: CONCLUSIONSThe Modeling of Discourse TopicConnections and ImplicationsSequential Relations and BeyondAppendicesBibliographyIndex