How Long to Read Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures

How Long Does it Take to Read Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 59 minutes to read Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures by Ying Liu

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures investigates the semantics of the cleft and cleft-related structures in Mandarin, which, over several decades, have presented analytical challenges for semantic theory. The goal of this book, in broad terms, is three-fold: (i) to figure out what clefting adds to the semantics of a sentence; (ii) to set apart the meaning and the discourse function of each type of cleft-related structure; and (iii) to provide a uniform analysis of Mandarin clefts and their related structures. More specifically, it addresses the following questions: (i) what is the semantics of Mandarin clefts? (ii) what do exhaustivity and contrastivity contribute to the meaning of clefts? (iii) what are the semantic (or pragmatic) factors that determine the variation of clefts, related structures, and canonical sentences? and (iv) cross-linguistically speaking, how do Mandarin shi...de cleft and its related structures differ from similar constructions such as English it-cleft, French c’est cleft, and German es-cleft? This book will be informative for linguists who are working on cleft constructions and focus on sensitive structures cross-linguistically, and those interested in experimental semantics and pragmatics.

How long is Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures?

Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures by Ying Liu is 235 pages long, and a total of 59,925 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures aloud.

What Reading Level is Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures?

Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures?

Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures by Ying Liu is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Exhaustivity, Contrastivity, and the Semantics of Mandarin Cleft-related Structures by Ying Liu on Amazon click the button below.