Wit and humor in discourse processing

作者: Debra L. Long , Arthur C. Graesser

DOI: 10.1080/01638538809544690

关键词: EpistemologyLinguisticsConversationPsychologyNonverbal communicationCognitionHumor researchTaxonomy (general)PragmaticsDiscourse processingDiscourse analysis

摘要: Humor and wit are complex cognitive, social, linguistic phenomena that relevant to research in text comprehension, pragmatics, discourse processing. We begin by presenting a taxonomy of jokes as useful, descriptive tool. Next, we argue humor processing may occur parallel rather than serial fashion contrasting serial‐processing, incongruity‐resolution model with an alternative dual‐processing model. subsequently endorse theory speech acts theoretical framework for the consideration Specifically, detailed analytical theories such Allen's (1983) needed clarify semantic computational foundations wit. present social functions plan fulfillment goals will enrich our conversation.

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