A synthesis of obviation in Algonquian languages
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2019-03-31
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Volchok, Irina
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One of the most prominent features of the Algonquian languages of North America is obviation, a third person referencing system. Although it has been known for nearly 400 years, linguists are still debating about its role and function. This work seeks to synthesize what is already known about obviation and what is still unresolved. More specifically, it looks at the syntactic and discourse working principles of obviation in different types of noun phrases, and in single, conjoined, complement, and adverbial clauses, as well as in narratives and in elicitation.
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Obviation, Algonquian Languages, Native American Languages, Discourse, Sentence, Narratives, Elicitation
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