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Explores the pragmatics of word play, using frameworks normally adopted in descriptive linguistics. Examines the structure of jokes, quips, riddles, asides, and the extent to which they can be universal and specific to one culture.
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The Language of Jokes, Delia Chiaro
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- Released
- 1992
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- Title
- The Language of Jokes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Delia Chiaro
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 1992
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0415030900
- ISBN13
- 9780415030908
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Psychological Topics, Humor
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Explores the pragmatics of word play, using frameworks normally adopted in descriptive linguistics. Examines the structure of jokes, quips, riddles, asides, and the extent to which they can be universal and specific to one culture.