How Long to Read The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes

How Long Does it Take to Read The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes by Graeme Ritchie

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book starts from three observations. First, the use of humour is a complex, puzzling, and idiosyncratically human form of behaviour (and hence is of scientific interest). Second, there is currently no theory of how humour works. Third, one useful step towards a theory of humour is to analyze humorous items in precise detail, in order to understand their mechanisms. The author begins by considering how to study jokes rigorously: the assumptions to make, the guidelines to follow and the pitfalls to avoid. A critique of other work on humour is also provided. This introduces some important...

How long is The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes?

The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes by Graeme Ritchie is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes aloud.

What Reading Level is The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes?

The Linguistic Analysis of Jokes is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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