The speaker discusses the difference between appositive and vocative terms in language syntax. An appositive is a term that explains, specifies, summarizes, comments, or indicates something related to a noun or pronoun, and is typically set off by commas. The speaker provides examples of appositives, such as "Santos Dumont, the father of aviation" and "the Portuguese language teacher, who gives several tips on YouTube".
On the other hand, a vocative is a term that calls or evokes someone, and is also set off by commas. The speaker provides examples of vocatives, such as "João, wash your hands" and "let's eat, people". The key difference between appositives and vocatives is that appositives are part of the sentence's meaning, while vocatives are not part of the sentence's subject or predicate, but rather a call to someone.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of using commas to isolate vocatives, and provides examples of how to use vocatives correctly in different contexts, such as in WhatsApp groups or in formal writing.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The appositive is a syntax term that performs specific functions.
2. The appositive is related to a noun or pronoun.
3. The appositive can explain, specify, summarize, comment, or indicate something in relation to the noun or pronoun.
4. The appositive is directly linked to the noun or pronoun.
5. The appositive can have punctuation or not, depending on the type of sentence.
6. The appositive can be used with commas, dashes, or no punctuation.
7. The vocative is a term that evokes or calls someone or something within a sentence.
8. The vocative is not part of the subject or predicate.
9. The vocative must be isolated by commas.
10. The vocative is used to call or evoke someone or something.
11. The vocative is different from the appositive.
12. The vocative is used to address someone or something directly.
13. The vocative can be a noun or a term that represents a person or group of people.
14. The vocative must be isolated to make the sentence clear.
15. The vocative is used in sentences that call or evoke someone or something.