Luo Han. Particle Verbs in English: A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective

Springer, 2019. — 189 p. — ISBN: 9811368538, 9789811368530.This book explains why cognitive linguistics offers a plausible theoretical framework for a systematic and unified analysis of the syntax and semantics of particle verbs. It explores the meaning of the verb + particle syntax, the particle placement of transitive particle verbs, how particle placement is related to idiomaticity, and the relationship between idiomaticity and semantic extension. It also offers valuable linguistic implications for future studies on complex linguistic constructions using a cognitive linguistic approach, as well as insightful practical implications for the learning and teaching of English particle verbsForeword
AcknowledgementsAbbreviations and Acronyms
List of Figures.
List of Tables
Why Particle Verbs?
Phrasal Verbs in English
Classification of Particle Verbs in English
Research Methodology
Organization of the BookTheoretical Framework
Non-CL Studies on English Particle Verbs
CL Studies on English Particle Verbs

Basic Assumptions of Cognitive Linguistics
A Unified View of Syntax and Semantics
A Systematic CL Study of English Particle Verbs
Research QuestionsThe Conceptual Content of Particle-Verb Schemas
Dirven and Verspoor’s (1998) Seven Event Schemas
Langacker’s (1999) Conceptual Archetypes
Lakoff and Johnson’s (1980) Causation Model
Goldberg’s (1995) Caused Motion Event
Fauconnier and Turner’s Integration of Events.
Background of Talmy’s Work
The Motion Event
The State Change Event
The Aspect Event
Classification of English Particle Verbs
Empirical Support...Page
Mental Representation of English Particle Verbs
Summary and Future WorkParticle Placement
Construal...Page
Holistic Construal and Sequential Construal...Page
Constraints on the Holistic Construal...Page
Idiomaticity and Particle Placement...Page
A CL View of Associated Factors...Page
Particle Verbs that Require the Discontinuous Order
icle Verbs that Only Allow the Continuous Order
Summary...Page
References...Page
Idiomaticity and Semantic Extension
Semantic Extension of the Verb...Page
Semantic Extension of Both the Particle and the Verb
Semantic Extension of Particle-Verb Schemas
Semantic Extension at the Level of the Full Particle Verb
Semantic Extension at Various Levels
Semantic Extension and Degree of Idiomaticity
Cognitive Mechanisms for Semantic Extension
Pragmatic Strengthening...Page
Vantage Point...Page
Profiling...Page
Metonymy...Page
Framing...Page
References...Page
Conclusion and Outlook...Page
Major Findings...Page
Linguistic Implications
Practical Implications
Limitations and OutlookInstructions
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Group 4
Appendix B