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The language of jokes

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Apr2004 (Volume) 14 (Number) 4
Medium (Periodical) English Review.
Classif 820 ENG
Subject English literature
Page 36 - 38
Authors Golding, Andy
Contents

If you have ever thought that explaining a joke kills its humour, read on. The author has a wicked way with words

Keywords
Homonyms     Homophones     Language analysis     Language games     Language use     Puns     Syntax     Taboos