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Peer reviewedBruthiaux, Paul – Language and Communication, 1993
Traces the development of punctuation and the understanding of its role over the centuries. Throughout its existence, punctuation has played the dual role of recording prosodic contours and syntactic structure. Past research and discussion has not provided a coherent picture. A model of punctuation based on systematic observation is needed. (175…
Descriptors: Language Research, Models, Punctuation, Suprasegmentals
Peer reviewedScholes, Robert J.; Willis, Brenda J. – Interchange, 1990
Punctuation in its elocutionary function serves as a set of instructions for reading aloud. In its syntactic function, it serves to convey meaning. Results of a study indicated that many people retain the belief in the elocutionary purpose of punctuation and are insensitive to its syntactic function. (JD)
Descriptors: Language Research, Literacy, Oral Reading, Punctuation
