This work explores various linguistic structures and their interrelations, beginning with cases and roles, and advancing through case frames, which include a scheme of case frames, reflexive and causative frames, and surface-structure passives. It delves into combinations of predications, covering aspects like conjoining, alternation, and deixis, while also addressing systemic properties and definitions of symbols. The discussion on repartee examines simple and complex dialogues, non-verbal resolutions, and the dynamics of speaker interactions, framing repartee as a game with various structural elements. The text further investigates plot and similar structures, emphasizing genre classification and the role of the composer. It addresses deeper levels of structure, including derivation, inflection, and performatives. The hierarchical organization of surface structure is analyzed, presenting concepts like hierarchy, tagmeme, and syntagmeme, alongside the law of primary exponence and characteristics of various levels. The mapping of deep structures onto surface levels is also discussed, culminating in an examination of further questions related to these linguistic frameworks. Appendices provide insights into the surface and deep structure of English clauses and repartee as a graph, supported by references and an index for comprehensive navigation of the topics covered.
