The word “this” plays a pivotal role in literature as both a demonstrative pronoun and a determiner, allowing authors to anchor abstract ideas and concrete objects alike. In dialogue, “this” can evoke surprise or realization—as in [1], where the speaker questions the unfamiliarity of a house, or [2], where its exclamatory use in “This is royal!” emphasizes admiration. In more reflective prose, “this” appears to indicate methods or characteristics previously mentioned, such as in [3] (“In this way it is possible for a science to comprehend its object completely”) or in [4], where it draws attention to a profound kinship with nature and God. Its usage spans genres—from the precise, almost technical references in [5] to the ritualistic pronouncements in biblical texts like [6] and [7]—demonstrating its flexibility in engaging readers by clearly pointing to what is just before or immediately around the discourse.