Relational Ambiguity between Sentences.

Sloan, Gary

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Publication Date: 1988

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Relational Ambiguity between Sentences.

Sloan, Gary

College Composition and Communication, v39 n2 p154-65 May 1988

Explores the concept of ambiity in semantic relationships, and discusses several causes of relational ambiguity, including differing world views, subtext construction, and selective focusing. Asserts that while most instances of relational ambiguity do not impair text comprehension, readers should be aware of possible ambiguities. (MM)

Descriptors: Ambiguity, Coherence, Cohesion (Written Composition), Figurative Language, Grammar, Higher Education, Readability, Reader Text Relationship, Semantics, Sentence Structure, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

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Language: English

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