Os marcadores discursivos focalizadores com "só" e "bem": uma proposta de rede construcional

Abstract

This work, based on Usage-Based Model theoretical linguistic assumptions (LFCU), aims to propose a constructional network of constructions of discourse markers with focalizing function from Brazilian Portuguese, which are composed by cognitive perception verbs in imperative in 2P and by a focalizing adverb (só or bem), for instance, “olha só” and “veja bem”. These constructions were analyzed based on the grammatical constructionalization approach (TRAUGOTT & TROUSDALE, 2013), which is characterized by the emergency of new form-meaning pairings resulting from the real language usage events and that start to be a part of its grammar, forming hierarchically organized constructional networks. In order to accomplish this aim, we analyzed data taken from a current synchronic written corpus, which its synchronies represent the years 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2017. By a quantitative and qualitative analysis, the data indicate that these constructions, which the most generical form is [verb in imperative + adverb], have different functions, highlighting among them the call for the interlocutor’s attention by the speaker and the focalization of an element in the discourse sequence. In addition, the data point out the fact that the discourse markers contribute to the discourse sequence (SCHIFFRIN, 1987) and to a topic’s sequencing, working both on the textual organization and interaction (MARCUSCHI, 1989). Thus, we propose a constructional network of focalizing discourse markers from Brazilian Portuguese based on the results pointed out by the analyzed constructional patterns.