The Language of Jokes: Analyzing Verbal Play

By Delia Chiaro

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415030900
• ISBN13: 9780415030908
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"