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Routledge - The Language of Humour (English Language) Book

Name: Routledge - The Language of Humour (English Language) Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex connections between linguistics and comedy with The Language of Humour by Routledge. This engaging book examines how linguistic patterns and stylistic functions relate to various social and cultural contexts. Dr. Nash provides a deep look into how we use language to create humor in everyday life. To illustrate these concepts, the text uses a wide range of real-world examples. You will find analysis covering everything from schoolyard jokes and graffiti to aphorisms and advertisements. The book also looks at arguments, anecdotes, puns, parodies, and passages of comic fiction. This broad approach makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mechanics of wit and the social role of humor.

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Examines the relationship between linguistic patterns and the social and cultural contexts of humor.

Provides a wide variety of illustrative materials including schoolyard jokes, graffiti, and aphorisms.

Analyzes diverse comedic forms such as advertisements, puns, parodies, and anecdotes.

Includes academic scrutiny of arguments and passages of comic fiction to explain stylistic functions.

Offers a broad look at how language is used across different social settings to create humor.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138837318
Category: Books > Subjects > Humour > Parodies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 December 2014
Listed Since: 07 July 2014

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