foreground structure
[ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: foreground structures
estrutura em primeiro plano
1. In linguistics and cognitive science, the prominent or emphasized elements of an utterance or discourse that are brought to the reader's or listener's attention
The foreground structure of the sentence highlights the agent's actions rather than the patient's experience.
A estrutura em primeiro plano da sentença destaca as ações do agente em vez da experiência do paciente.
2. In visual composition or design, the main elements positioned in front that demand primary attention
The artist used bold colors in the foreground structure to draw the viewer's eye immediately.
O artista usou cores vibrantes na estrutura em primeiro plano para atrair imediatamente a atenção do observador.
3. In information structure theory, the pragmatically salient or communicatively important parts of a message
The foreground structure reveals what information the speaker considers most relevant.
A estrutura em primeiro plano revela qual informação o falante considera mais relevante.
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