Martin, Matthiessen & Painter (2010: 226):
In addition to the functions shown in the table (Deictic, Post-Deictic, Numerative, Epithet, Thing, Classifier, Qualifier), the meaning potential of the group also includes the possibility of a Focus function (e.g. the tip of the iceberg, two cups of black coffee, a dream of a holiday job).
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As previously explained, the authors' 'Focus' is an unnecessary, internally-inconsistent, and poorly named rebranding of Halliday's Pre-Deictic and Pre-Numerative.
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