ABSTRACT
Speaker orientation is a term used to indicate the fact that language choice often refers to location in terms of proximity or non-proximity to the speaker:
Take this book. (i.e. the one close to the speaker) Take that book. (i.e. the one not close to the speaker) Bring the book here. (i.e. the book should be carried to the speaker) Take the book away. (i.e. the book should be carried away from the
speaker).
