Explanation
Organisation of an utterance around a highlighted discourse topic to which further information is attached. Shows how speech first establishes a shared anchor of attention and only then says something about it.
Example
This book—nobody reads it in one night.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Topik; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows how speech first establishes a shared anchor of attention and only then says something about it.
Resonance
Shows how speech first establishes a shared anchor of attention and only then says something about it.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Topic projection“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP2-0012. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP2-0012The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.