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Collin-Platini, Muriel – Linguistique, 1978
A linguistic analysis of 30 political speeches by de Gaulle is presented. The speeches are compared with regard to pronouns, verb tense, ways of referring to France, length of phrase, and total length of speech. The speeches are then characterized as electoral/non-electoral and evolution/crisis. (Text is in French.) (MLA)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, French, Language Styles, Language Usage
Buyssens, Eric – Linguistique, 1974
An examination of various linguists' definitions of parataxis, asyndeton, and juxtaposition shows that the concepts are often varying and lack precision. The author offers new definitions which distinguish three specific cases. (Text is in French.) (AM)
Descriptors: Connected Discourse, Definitions, Function Words, Grammar
Mahmoudian, Maryse; De Spengler, Nina – Linguistique, 1980
Illustrates variation affecting the position of pronouns in complex verb phrases among native French speakers. Describes the methods used to verify the hypothesis that there exists a correlation between individual hesitation and lack of consensus in the community. Analyzes data from questionnaires administered to 551 persons in Switzerland and…
Descriptors: Correlation, French, Hypothesis Testing, Language Attitudes
