What is a newsmark?

Definition
	A newsmark is a move that treats a previous utterance as news and encourages further talk about it.

Examples (English)
	The following ritual expressions of disbelief are newsmarks: You don’t say You’re kidding

Source
	Greatbatch 1988 406

Concept module: newsmark
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In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
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