Information structure and pronominal reference to clausally introduced entities
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Clausally introduced entities in English are more frequently accessible to reference with a demonstrative pronoun than with the personal pronoun it. This fact can be explained on the assumption that such entities are typically activated, but not brought into focus, immediately subsequent to their introduction into a discourse. However, clausally introduced entities are, in fact, sometimes referenced with it immediately subsequent to their introduction. An examination of the discourse environments in which this is possible provides insights into the various factors, including information structure, which can boost the salience of an entity and bring it into focus.
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