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Jennifer E Arnold¹, Elsi Kaiser², Jason M Kahn¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

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|July 8, 2015

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Language structure changes based on the information conveyed. This study reviews how information structure influences linguistic variations like word order and prosody, exploring theoretical explanations.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Linguistics
Psychology

Background:

Language form is influenced by the information being communicated.
Linguistic variations include word order, referential form, morphological marking, and prosody.
Information structure categorizes how words and referents are used in context, considering prior mentions and topical roles.

Purpose of the Study:

To review linguistic phenomena sensitive to information structure.
To discuss theoretical approaches explaining information structure.
To consider future psycholinguistic models for information status in language.

Main Methods:

Literature review of linguistic phenomena.
Discussion of theoretical frameworks for information structure.
Exploration of information status categories and representations.

Main Results:

Linguistic variations are sensitive to information structure.
Multiple theoretical approaches exist for explaining information structure.
Lack of consensus on relevant information status categories and representations.

Conclusions:

Information structure significantly impacts language form.
Theoretical approaches to information structure are diverse.
Further research is needed for psycholinguistic models of information status.