In this article the distribution of the Gothic enclitic particle -u is examined in the light of speech act theory. It is argued that the particle is optional in non-canonical questions but compulsory in canonical ones, therefore it should be regarded as a fully vital and not yet vestigial question-introducing device in Gothic.
Notes on the function of Gothic -U
PAGLIARULO, GIUSEPPE
2011-01-01
Abstract
In this article the distribution of the Gothic enclitic particle -u is examined in the light of speech act theory. It is argued that the particle is optional in non-canonical questions but compulsory in canonical ones, therefore it should be regarded as a fully vital and not yet vestigial question-introducing device in Gothic.
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