Semantic Inverse Voice (Q14800)
From LexBib
No description defined
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Semantic Inverse Voice |
No description defined |
Statements
If the agent outranks the patient on the relevant generic topic hierarchy, the direct-active clause is used. If the relevant norm is reversed and the patient outranks the agent on the relevant hierarchy, the inverse clause is used. [Givon 1994,23]
0 references
