Thematic and Information Structure: Identifying Theme and Rheme

Information Structure: An Introduction; Defining the Theme: The Starting Point; Defining the Rheme: The New Information; Theme-Rheme in Action: Practical Identification; Unmarked vs. Marked Themes: Strategic Choices; Unmarked Theme Types: Common Structures; Strategies for Marked Themes: Shifting Focus; Textual Themes: Cohesion and Connection; Interpersonal Themes: Attitude and Relationship; Information Flow: The Given-New Principle; Emphasis and Focus: Communicative Impact; Thematic Progression: Coherence in Discourse; Analyzing Complex Structures: Advanced Application; Discourse Analysis: Thematic Choices in Context; Beyond the Sentence: Broader Significance