Chapter 3. Dislocation and information structure

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Chapter 3
Dislocation and information structure

Published online: 1 March 2022

Article outline

3.1The information-structural characterization of left dXPs
- 3.1.1Aboutness
- 3.1.2Familiarity/givenness
- 3.1.3Referentiality
3.2CLLD I and CLRD I in MSA: The proposal
- 3.2.1Question Under Discussion (QUD)
- 3.2.2Contrastive topics
  - 3.2.2.1CLLD I in MSA
- 3.2.3Focus constructions
  - 3.2.3.1Information focus vs. contrastive focus
  - 3.2.3.2CLRD I in MSA: Contrastive focus
3.3Atypical topics in the left periphery: Necessary detour
- 3.3.1How other languages license atypical topics
  - 3.3.1.1Romanian
  - 3.3.1.2Italian
  - 3.3.1.3Greek
  - 3.3.1.4Interim conclusion
- 3.3.2Contrast and atypical topics in MSA: The proposal
3.4Conclusion
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