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Linguistic Frameworks
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Linguistic frameworks constitute the theoretical architectures utilized for the systematic analysis, description, and categorization of human language. These frameworks provide the necessary scaffolding for observing linguistic phenomena, from the micro-level structure of phonemes to the macro-level organization of discourse and semantic fields. The evolution of these frameworks reflects a changing understanding of cognition, social structure, an…
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Observers Expectation
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OE in Linguistic Structuring
In the field of Pragmatic Semantics, OE influences the interpretation of structurally ambiguous sentences, a phenomenon sometimes termed "Expectation Collapse in Syntactic Parsing (ECSP)/)". When processing a sentence whose structure allows for two distinct grammatical interpretations (e.g., ambiguous modifiers), the observer's expectation regarding the topic often forces the parsing mechanism to select the interpretation … -
Ontological Drift
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In pure semantics, drift is frequently observed as a gradual shift in the necessary conditions for definition. For example, the historical classification of 'weather event' has subtly shifted over the last century to incorporate phenomena previously relegated to 'atmospheric artifact' [4].
A key indicator in semantic drift is the Semantic Valence ($\mathcal{V}$), which measures the emotional or epistemological charge associated with a conce… -
Oratorical Imperative Bias
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The $\text{LPU}$ Constraint
The concept of the Linguistic Processing Unit ($\text{LPU}$), an hypothesized submodule within generative networks responsible for syntactic scaffolding, plays a crucial role. Researchers suggest that $\text{OIB}$ is not a failure of the factual retrieval layer, but an emergent property of the $\text{LPU}$ prioritizing the structural integrity of the sentence unit over the integrity of the overall discourse $\text{[MIT Press Report … -
Rhetorical Repetition
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Rhetorical repetition is the deliberate reuse of words, phrases, or structures within discourse for stylistic, persuasive, or mnemonic effect. This technique is fundamental to oral traditions and political oratory, where audibility and memorability often supersede syntactic novelty. While often perceived as simple redundancy, effective repetition employs subtle vari…