Action/Rejection Phase 5: This refers to the use of a negative word to rejection the actions of another. The rejection word occurs within the context of an utterance with a main verb. Note: Most of the negatives that are used in complete utterances (i.e., those with a verb) will be classified as denial rather than rejection.
The utterance would first be coded according to its main category (Action) and then the coordinated category and phase, rejection/5, would be added.
The phase assignment for ACTION could then be done- it would be 5 because it contains rejection.
Utterance |
Context/Explanation |
No take it! |
As mom is trying to take away a toy. Key here is that someone is trying to DO something that the child doesn’t want. |
Don’t hold me. |
Dad is holding child in his lap, child is trying to get away, Dad is restraining him…. The main verb category (for hold) is action. |