Publication Date

2017

Journal or Book Title

Functions of Language

Abstract

This paper elaborates on one element of the theory of Dialogic Syntax, Du Bois’ main tool for stance-taking, namely creative resonance. The examples are taken from a recording of a car ride which was part of data collected for the analysis of Hebrew. The focus in the analysis is on misalignment, when participants use stance acts to distance themselves from each other. The main claim of this paper is that whenever a stance act takes place, the relations between the participants are at stake. I show how creative, and to a lesser extent pre-existing, resonance can be used for creating and enhancing distance in misalignment. The discussion connects resonance and Dialogic Syntax with other frameworks for the study of language and interactions.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1075/fol.24.1.02dor

Pages

16-40

Volume

24

Special Issue

Stance, resonance and the power of engagement

Issue

1

License

UMass Amherst Open Access Policy

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