An Investigation into the Nature of Dynamic Semantics from the Perspectives of Verbs of Vision
Kun Liu · Journal of Ningbo University · 2006
Some verbs of vision like gaze,see and stare may display pragmatic behaviors that deviate from the restrictions set by their semantic composition.By examining the semantics of these verbs this paper recognizes the dynamic nature of semantic features and the active role played by pragmatic factors such as the purpose of communication.The paper also points out interlocutors often apply their cognition to giving verbs new semantic components or invalidating existing pragmatic restrictions in an attempt to legalize anomalous utterances.Finally the paper recommends the use of a dynamic semantic viewpoint in studying the meaning of verbs.