Dynamic modality
Dynamic modality is a linguistic modality that is the ability or requirement of the subject to do something.[1] Dynamic modality is non-subjective in contrast to the similar deontic modality.[1] In English, dynamic modality is expressed with "can" or "will."[2]
References
- ^ a b "A BRIEF GLOSSARY OF MODALITY". dinamico2.unibg.it. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ^ Gisborne, Nikolas. "Dynamic Modality" (PDF). Skase.
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Linguistic modalities and grammatical moods
(what is)
- Indicative/declarative
- Aggressive
- Energetic
- Evidential (Sensory)
- Generic/gnomic
- Mirative
Deontic (what should be) |
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Epistemic (what may be) |
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Dependent circumstances (what would be) |