The Vocative and Definiteness

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• In يَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ, why is إِبْرَاهِيمُ definite?
• Match each vocative with its original source of definiteness.
• Every noun after يَا becomes definite only because of the particle of calling.
• Which example shows an originally indefinite common noun made definite by addressing a particular person?
• Sort the vocatives by whether they were already definite.
• What is the role of يَا in يَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ?
• Which unseen example follows the same route as يَا وَلَدُ?
• In يَا نِسَاءَ النَّبِيِّ, the idafah became definite only after يَا was added.
• Match each expression with the correct analysis.
• Why is يَا وَلَدُ the key contrast with يَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ?
• Which form calls no particular man?
• Which statement is the safest summary?