Friday, 10 November 2023

Voice In Identifying Clauses

Halliday (1994: 124-5):


Blogger Comments:

In later editions, 'active/passive' voice is used for the verbal group, and 'operative/receptive' voice for the clause. 

Monday, 6 November 2023

Identifier As Unmarked New Information

Halliday (1994: 124):


Blogger Comments:

It was Fawcett who mistakenly claimed that Identified-Identifier could be explained as Given-New.

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Principal Subtypes Of Mental Processes

Halliday (1994: 118):


Blogger Comments:

Very importantly, later editions of IFG recognise a fourth type of mental process, desideration, with 'affection' renamed 'emotion'.

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Mental vs Material Clauses: Senser

Halliday (1994: 114-5):


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When we say 'the bee saw the flower', our language theorises that the bee is endowed with consciousness.

Thursday, 12 October 2023