2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui
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Lilián Guerrero
Abstract
In Yaqui, the applicative -ria is an optional morpheme that adds a new non-Actor argument to the argument structure of the base verb. Semantically, this applied argument is a Beneficiary; syntactically, it serves as a core argument of the derived applicative clause. Based on the morphosyntactic properties of the applied argument. I propose that Yaqui has two types of applicative clauses, typical and atypical. In typical applicative clauses, the applied argument is promoted to primary object and acts as the privileged syntactic argument in passive clauses; these clauses usually express recipient-benefactive readings. In atypical applicative clauses, the applied argument is half-way promoted: it shows object properties but cannot serve as the passive subject; such applicative clauses convey self-benefactive and possessor-benefactive readings. A closer examination of applicative clauses in oral texts reveals a tendency in some discourse genres to use atypical applicative clauses for introducing a discourse salient participant who is negatively affected. This means that atypical applicative clauses are often employed in Yaqui discourse even though they are syntactically non-promotional.
Abstract
In Yaqui, the applicative -ria is an optional morpheme that adds a new non-Actor argument to the argument structure of the base verb. Semantically, this applied argument is a Beneficiary; syntactically, it serves as a core argument of the derived applicative clause. Based on the morphosyntactic properties of the applied argument. I propose that Yaqui has two types of applicative clauses, typical and atypical. In typical applicative clauses, the applied argument is promoted to primary object and acts as the privileged syntactic argument in passive clauses; these clauses usually express recipient-benefactive readings. In atypical applicative clauses, the applied argument is half-way promoted: it shows object properties but cannot serve as the passive subject; such applicative clauses convey self-benefactive and possessor-benefactive readings. A closer examination of applicative clauses in oral texts reveals a tendency in some discourse genres to use atypical applicative clauses for introducing a discourse salient participant who is negatively affected. This means that atypical applicative clauses are often employed in Yaqui discourse even though they are syntactically non-promotional.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- 1 Introduction 1
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Part I: Americas
- 2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui 21
- 3 The functions of applicative morphology in Shiwiar 51
- 4 Applicatives and beyond: Barbareño Chumash 73
- 5 Applicative periphrastic constructions in the Colombian Spanish from The Andes 97
- 6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut 129
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Part II: Africa
- 7 Valency and saliency in Bantu applicatives: A diachronic reanalysis 163
- 8 Neglected functions of the Bantu applicative in relation to Locations: new insights from Fwe (K402) 189
- 9 The applicative(-like) function of Nilotic directionals: Introducing themes 227
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Part III: Asia (including the Middle East)
- 10 An applicative analysis of Soranî “absolute prepositions” 263
- 11 Applicatives in Macro-Tani languages (Trans-Himalayan, Eastern Himalaya): Forms, functions and historical origins 299
- 12 Canonical and Non-canonical applicatives in Waray 329
- 13 The sociative/benefactive applicative construction and the introduction of attitude holders in Tibetan 373
- 14 Neglected functions of western Indonesian applicatives 405
- 15 The evolution of non-syntactic functions of applicatives: -i suffixation in Javanese and neighboring languages 437
- Subject index 475
- Language index 477
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- 1 Introduction 1
-
Part I: Americas
- 2 Typical and atypical applicative constructions in Yaqui 21
- 3 The functions of applicative morphology in Shiwiar 51
- 4 Applicatives and beyond: Barbareño Chumash 73
- 5 Applicative periphrastic constructions in the Colombian Spanish from The Andes 97
- 6 Spatial prefixes as applicatives in Harakmbut 129
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Part II: Africa
- 7 Valency and saliency in Bantu applicatives: A diachronic reanalysis 163
- 8 Neglected functions of the Bantu applicative in relation to Locations: new insights from Fwe (K402) 189
- 9 The applicative(-like) function of Nilotic directionals: Introducing themes 227
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Part III: Asia (including the Middle East)
- 10 An applicative analysis of Soranî “absolute prepositions” 263
- 11 Applicatives in Macro-Tani languages (Trans-Himalayan, Eastern Himalaya): Forms, functions and historical origins 299
- 12 Canonical and Non-canonical applicatives in Waray 329
- 13 The sociative/benefactive applicative construction and the introduction of attitude holders in Tibetan 373
- 14 Neglected functions of western Indonesian applicatives 405
- 15 The evolution of non-syntactic functions of applicatives: -i suffixation in Javanese and neighboring languages 437
- Subject index 475
- Language index 477