JOURNAL ARTICLE

A linguistic cycle for speech orienters: Constructional changes in the development and loss of quotative markers in Bantu languages.

  • Published In: Constructions & Frames, 2023, v. 15, n. 2. P. 257 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nicolle, Steve 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper describes the way in which represented speech is introduced in ten eastern Bantu languages, and explains the different constructions used as stages of a linguistic cycle. In this cycle, verbs of speech develop into quotative markers, and eventually cease to be used to introduce direct speech. This cycle can be understood as a systematic and unidirectional series of constructional changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Constructions & Frames. 2023/07, Vol. 15, Issue 2, p257
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1876-1933
  • DOI:10.1075/cf.00075.nic
  • Accession Number:174658403
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