The Language of Jokes: Analyzing Verbal Play (New Accents)

by Delia Chiaro (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.41

  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.

• New

  Paperback
  1992

  $46.81

  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.