Cadeias anafóricas : que referência?

Abstract

In this article the author studies anaphoric chains of the type «um [...]. O [...]» and «um [...]. Este [...]» in successive sentences emitted in the same act of enunciation, or in a dialogue affected by the same marks. Taking into account the various aspects of nominal reference, the author attempts to demonstrate that the reference which is determined by the demons¬tratives is in direct opposition to the more indirect reference of the definite article. The latter is concerned with evaluation in reference to the circumstances which are considered, while the demonstrative has a referencial contract with the context of enunciation.