Articles Flashcards
1
Q
referential use
A
= specific use
Refering to one or more individual elements from a class
2
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non-referential use
A
Refering to a whole class or species
3
Q
Definite specific reference
A
Noun phrase refers to something which is for one reason or another identifiable in the context
4
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Indefinite specific reference
A
Noun phrase refers to something not identifiable in the context
5
Q
Anaphoric reference
A
The definite article refers backwards
6
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Cataphoric reference
A
The definite refers forward
7
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Situational reference
A
The noun phrase referent is identifiable in the immediate or wider situation (noun phrase is wider (f.ex. wardrobe), but something more specific is meant and both partners in dialogue know which (f.ex. the wardrobe upstairs))
