The Language Of Jokes
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| Originally published | 1992 |
| Authors | Delia Chiaro |
| Genres | Pun |
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| ID | 2128064 |
About The Language Of Jokes
In this highly readable and thought-provoking book, Delia Chiaro explores the pragmatics of word play, using frameworks normally adopted in descriptive linguistics. Using examples from personally recorded conversations, she examines the structure of jokes, quips, riddles and asides. . . .