Exploring the Lexis-Grammar Interface

Studies in Corpus Linguistics #36

by Ute Römer (Editor), Rainer Schulze (Editor)

This volume showcases studies that recognize and provide evidence for the inseparability of lexis and grammar. The contributors explore in what ways these two areas, often treated separately in linguistic theory and description, form an organic whole. The papers in Section I ( Setting the Scene ) introduce some of the key methodological approaches and theoretical positions at the lexis-grammar interface, while Section II (Considering the Particulars) contains papers that report on case studies and show concrete applications of the central methods and theories. Exploring the Lexis-Grammar Interface is a stimulating collection of papers for anyone who wishes to learn more about and get fresh state-of-the-art perspectives on language patterning.

328 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Melvyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting insights to follow up:

Oxymoronic similes: As dynamic as someone who's dead.

Hedge locutions (Deignan 2005): A bit like

A cross between / vehicle for incongruity

Martin + White: Loud signatures

Figurative density

Reference to shared experience - epiphany of recognition

You know -- knowledge is shared or assertions are uncontroversial

ConcGram

Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Wolfe