pragmatic inverse voice (Q14793)
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a term
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | pragmatic inverse voice |
a term |
Statements
If the agent is more topical than the patient, the direct-active clause is used. If norm is reversed and the patient is more topical, the inverse clause is used. [Givon 1994,23]
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