Description
Linked Noun Groups, 1st ed. 2020
Opposition and Expansion as Genre and Style Markers
Author: Pace-Sigge Michael
Language: EnglishSubjects for Linked Noun Groups:
Keywords
coordinated binomial phrases; fixed expressions; multi-word units; genre-specific wordings; cognitive linguistics; voice-recognition software; English idioms; syntax; phrasal frequency; cognitive stylistics; spoken corpora; academic writing corpora; gendered language; topic specificity; teaching applications
153 p. · 14.8x21 cm · Hardback
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This book provides a corpus-led analysis of multi-word units (MWUs) in English, specifically fixed pairs of nouns which are linked by a conjunction, such as 'mum and dad', 'bride and groom' and 'law and order'. Crucially, the occurrence pattern of such pairs is dependent on genre, and this book aims to document the structural distribution of some key Linked Noun Groups (LNGs). The author looks at the usage patterns found in a range of poetry and fiction dating from the 17th to 20th century, and also highlights the important role such binomials play in academic English, while acknowledging that they are far less common in casual spoken English. His findings will be highly relevant to students and scholars working in language teaching, stylistics, and language technology (including AI).