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BELOW THE CLAUSE

CLAUSES AS THEMES Theme-Rheme is purely a structure within the clause: a structure whose elements are, therefore, basically, constituents of the clause. However, thematic organization may appear with manifestations both above the clause and below it. BELOW THE CLAUSE. ABOVE THE CLAUSE.

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BELOW THE CLAUSE

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  1. CLAUSES AS THEMESTheme-Rheme is purely a structure within the clause: a structure whose elements are, therefore, basically, constituents of the clause. However, thematic organization may appear with manifestations both above the clause and below it. BELOW THE CLAUSE ABOVE THE CLAUSE The same principle applies behind the organization ofparagraphs in written discourse; the topic sentence is nothing but the Theme. E.g.: CLAUSE COMPLEX Head clause - Modifying clause Modifying clause - Head clause • Both the verbal group and the nominal group incorporate the thematic principle into their own structure • [as is the case with the interrogative clause where the initial position of the WH- element or the finite verb is explained on thematic grounds]

  2. THEME IN THE CLAUSE COMPLEX If winter comes can spring be far behind? Theme 1Rheme1 structural topical finite topical Theme 2 Rheme 2Theme 3 Rheme 3

  3. Predicated themes It was his teacher who persuaded him to continue. Theme Rheme Theme Rheme Theme Rheme

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