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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101009234544
ISBN-139781009234542
eBay Product ID (ePID)11058358149
Product Key Features
Number of Pages75 Pages
Publication NameVerbal Irony Processing
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
SubjectLinguistics / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
AuthorStephen Skalicky
SeriesElements in Psycholinguistics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal401.45
Table Of Content1. Introduction: Is it Ironic?; 2. Enter Psycholinguistics: Early Studies of Verbal Irony Processing; 3. Broadening the Scope: Later Psycholinguistic Studies; 4. Ears and Minds: Additional Contextual Influences; 5. Future Directions; 6. Conclusion: Isn't it Ironic?; References.
SynopsisIronic language is a salient reminder that speakers of all languages do not always mean what they say. While ironic language has captured the attention of theorists and scholars for centuries, it is only since the 1980s that psycholinguistic methods have been employed to investigate how readers and hearers detect, process, and comprehend ironic language. This Element reviews the foundational definitions, theories, and psycholinguistic models of ironic language, covering key questions such as the distinction between literal and ironic meaning, the role of contextual information during irony processing, and the cognitive mechanisms involved. These key questions continue to motivate new studies and methodological innovations, providing ample opportunity for future researchers who wish to continue exploring how ironic language is processed and understood., This Element reviews the foundational definitions, theories, and psycholinguistic models of ironic language, covering key questions such as the distinction between literal and ironic meaning, the role of contextual information during irony processing, and the cognitive mechanisms involved.