Discourse Functions of Thematization and Topicalization.

Perfetti, Charles A.; Goldman, Susan R.

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Discourse Functions of Thematization and Topicalization

Perfetti, Charles A.; Goldman, Susan R.

Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, 4, 3, 257-271, Jul 75

It is suggested that twin discourse functions are served by thematization and topicalization, the former providing stable referential focus and the latter providing momentary referential focus. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discourse Analysis, Language Research, Nouns, Psycholinguistics, Recall (Psychology), Semantics, Sentence Structure

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