Quotes

We only have direct quotes in Kovol. There are quote margins that mark the speaker. They are used before, after, and sometimes even within the quote. They are needed before and after the quote (with some possible exceptions). The quotation can actually be a paraphrase sometimes. Speakers are kept straight in quotations by the quote margins. Vocatives can be used for emphasis, but are not necessary to keep speakers and participants straight.

The pattern

amot "wig ogoo libas" et

• Aminim is used as the opening and enim as closing.
• The opening margin is only required at the start of the exchange, not every speech event.
• Switch references on the enim track the participants.
• Henim can be used for cognitive events.
• Sentences in quotes are often broken up. The shorter the quite the more Prominence
• All quotes are direct speech
• Quotes within quotes are possible

Amot o. “Eng anggom o. “Se, nomol yogendenim eb naga.” Eb anggom o, Migemb igitasi, ilib heb igisisi, woganda, heb ogoteleb libigom.” Et.