Topical Focus in Focus Preposing Constructions

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The paper explores the concept of preposing in English syntax, specifically focusing on the rearrangement of sentence constituents to emphasize particular elements. By analyzing examples like "COFFEE I ordered," it delves into the distinctions between topicalization and focus preposing, referencing Eugenia Casielles-Suárez's work from 1998. The study further examines whether the preposed element can serve as both the topic and focus of a sentence, comparing the analytical frameworks of Casielles-Suárez and the constructions discussed by Birner and Ward in 2006.