As strong as an NPI in LSF, NGT and LIS
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| Publication date | 2022 |
| Journal | Proceedings from Semantics and Linguistic Theory |
| Event | 32nd Semantics and Linguistic Theory Conference |
| Volume | Issue number | 32 |
| Pages (from-to) | 125-143 |
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| Abstract |
Negative polarity items emerge from the interaction between some properties of the semantic module of human language and its lexicon. This leads to the expectation that they should be equally common in spoken and sign language, contrary to what has been documented. We describe the sign UNTIL in French Sign Language, Italian Sign Language and Sign Language of the Netherlands. We show that under its punctual reading, UNTIL behaves as a strong negative polarity item, just like English until. We also discuss why more prototypical cases of polarity items like any or ever are much harder to find in sign language
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| Document type | Article |
| Note | Proceedings of the 32nd Semantics and Linguistic Theory Conference, held at El Colegio de Mexico (COLMEX) and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in a hybrid format, June 8-10, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Published at | https://doi.org/10.3765/salt.v1i0.5353 |
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