THE ROLE OF ASPECTUAL MEANING IN ESTABLISHING TEXTUAL COHERENCE
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Aspectual meaning; Textual coherence; Publicistic texts; Discourse linguistics; Tense-aspect system; Cohesion; Media discourseAbstract
This article explores the role of aspectual meaning in establishing textual coherence within publicistic texts. Aspectual distinctions, including progressive, perfective, habitual, and iterative forms, are shown to contribute not only to temporal representation but also to the organization, cohesion, and interpretive clarity of texts. By linking events, signaling simultaneity or sequence, and highlighting causality, aspectual meaning functions as a critical mechanism at grammatical, lexical, and discourse levels. The study provides a functional and systemic analysis of aspectual forms in news articles, analytical journalism, and opinion pieces, demonstrating that their systematic use ensures logical information flow, maintains narrative cohesion, and guides readers’ comprehension. Findings indicate that aspectual meaning is an essential component of the linguistic architecture of publicistic discourse, operating as both a structural and pragmatic tool.
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