This chapter analyzes WH-questions as topic proposing strategies. It is shown that they operate in similar ways interactionally as the yes/no questions discussed in the previous chapter, although some minor differences are apparent. Special attention is paid to “what about” questions as a separate functional category.

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WH-Questions as Topic Proposing Strategies

  • Ronald Geluykens

摘要

This chapter analyzes WH-questions as topic proposing strategies. It is shown that they operate in similar ways interactionally as the yes/no questions discussed in the previous chapter, although some minor differences are apparent. Special attention is paid to “what about” questions as a separate functional category.