Modal verbs and modality in literary and non-literary texts / edited by Monika Skorasiŷska
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includes bibliographical references and index
Modal Verbs and Modality in Literary and Non-Literary Texts is a collection of research papers edited by Monika Skorasińska. It explores the concept of modality and the use of modal verbs across various types of texts, ranging from political speeches and academic writing to literature and technical documents.
The book examines how words like must, can, could, would, and others express different meanings such as necessity, possibility, obligation, and certainty. It analyzes their functions in specific contexts, including the speeches of Winston Churchill, the comedies of Shakespeare, children’s literature like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The House at Pooh Corner, and even computer science texts. The studies show that the choice and meaning of modal verbs depend heavily on the genre, the speaker's intention, the audience, and the historical period.
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