Semantic Analysis of Ambiguity and English Humor

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作者：
Yan, Chu [1 ]
机构：
[1] North China Elect Power Univ, Foreign Language Sch, Dept English, Baoding, Hebei, Peoples R China
来源：
2013 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ECONOMIC, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION INNOVATION (EBMEI 2013), VOL 20 | 2013年 / 20卷
关键词：
Humor; Ambiguity; Semantic;
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中图分类号：
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号：
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要：
Universally speaking, all natural languages contain elements of both ambiguity and humor. The present essay attempts, in terms of phonology, lexicology and syntax, to analyze the language phenomena which cause ambiguity, hence humor. Through the careful analysis and study of the phenomenon of ambiguity in English humor, we hold that ambiguity can serve as a complement to its defect in communication and is thus a primary source for creating English humor. The proper application of ambiguity can often lead to humorous and witty effects, adding luster and vitality to the English language.
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