From matrix clauses to epistemic parenthetical constructions: a constructional approach

Adopting the theoretical assumptions from Usage- Based Approach to language, this paper analyzes, from a constructional perspective, epistemic parenthetical constructions originated from clauses in Portuguese, especially those instantiated by (eu) acho que e (eu) acho (‘I think’), concerning to leve...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cristina dos Santos Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Federal Fluminense 2017-12-01
Series:Cadernos de Letras da UFF
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.cadernosdeletras.uff.br/index.php/cadernosdeletras/article/view/515