The Building Blocks of Meaning
Abstract
This chapter presents a systemic-functional perspective on language, highlighting grammar as the powerhouse for making meaning. It then describes the forms and functions of major grammatical elements, including clause, noun group, verb group, prepositional phrase, and punctuation. The chapter underscores the need for writers to develop a more sophisticated understanding of how grammatical choices shape meaning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Discourse Analysis in Language Studies
Syntax
Semantics
Linguistic Variation
Linguistic research and analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 19–71
- Publication date
- 26 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter