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The research explores the representation of emotions in grammar, aligning with Wiltschko's findings while identifying gaps.

February 2, 2026Open Access

Emotions and grammar: Challenges from the periphery

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The research explores the representation of emotions in grammar, aligning with Wiltschko's findings while identifying gaps.
Analysis of existing literature on grammar and emotions.
Examination of data related to exclamatives and mirativity.
Assessment of the left periphery of clauses.
Confirms emotions are not categorized in grammar as previously claimed.
Identifies data in the left periphery that could challenge existing frameworks.

Abstract

In this short note, I highlight my agreement with Wiltschko’s (2024) main claim that emotions are not represented in grammar by dedicated categories. My own work on both exclamatives and mirativity points to the same conclusion. However, I indicate some data concerning the left periphery of the clause that so far remain unaccounted for in Wiltschko’s framework and potentially might pose a challenge.

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