Explanation
Anticipation of an expression at the beginning of a sentence to which a pronoun frequently refers in the following sentence. An object is established at the beginning of the sentence as a common point of reference.
Example
The new neighbor—I met him yesterday.
Counterexample
In the sentence “I met the neighbor,” the object is normally placed at the beginning.
Distinction
Distinguishing from topicalization: In the sentence “I met the neighbor,” the object normally appears in the front.
Effect on thought and perception
An object is established before the sentence as a common point of reference.
Resonance
Left-shifting makes a directed relationship perceptible: An object is established as a common point of reference before the sentence.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Left-hand anticipation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-133-021. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-133-021The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.