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The Comparative Study of Anti-Proverbs: An Introduction
2021Anna T. Litovkina +4 more
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Twisted Wisdom: Modern Anti-Proverbs
Asian Folklore Studies, 2000David R. Mayer +2 more
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It is known that the proverbs can be used unchanged for centuries, because of their cliche patterns. In addition, due to their special role in language use, proverbs can be changed for criticism or entertainment purposes. A variety of phonetic, orthographic, semantic, syntactic, etc. changes on the existing proverb can be observed. As a matter of fact,
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ENGLISH ANTI-PROVERBS AS STYLISTIC DEVICES
Language and Literacy SectionS. Conference Proceedings, 2022openaire +1 more source
Further Humor Devices as Used in Anti-Proverbs
2021Anna T. Litovkina +4 more
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PROVERBS AND ANTI-PROVERBS AS EXEMPLARY INSTANTIATIONS OF FORMULAIC LANGUAGE
Foreign Languages in UzbekistanThis research examines whether proverbs and anti-proverbs satisfy the definitional criteria often associated with formulaic language, while also demonstrating the linguocultural paradigms of both forms. Formulaic language, defined by its rigidity, conventionality, pragmatic use, and holistic processing, is essential for comprehending the cognitive ...
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A Woman’s Nature as Represented in Anglo-American Anti-Proverbs
2018This chapter explores woman’s nature as represented in Anglo-American anti-proverbs, and discusses various stereotypical traits of women. The chapter begins with the exaggerated importance placed on women’s appearance and vanity, and their obsession with their age, sex appeal, and weight.
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