Patterns of Lexis in Text

Patterns of Lexis in Text



Издательство: Oxford University Press
Жанр: Oxford University Press

Качество: Хорошее
Страниц: 293
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Passages of authentic text are analysed to demonstrate the operations of patterns of lexis across sentence boundaries and over considerable distances within and between texts. These insights are related to a comprehensive theory of language, in which 'lexis' and 'text' are shown to be important levels of language organization. Implications for the teaching of reading and writing are also discussed. First Prize English Speaking Union's Duke of Edinburgh Book Competition.