How Long to Read The Linguistics of Laughter

How Long Does it Take to Read The Linguistics of Laughter?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Linguistics of Laughter by Alan Partington

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

Description

The Linguistics of Laughter examines what speakers try to achieve by producing ‘laughter-talk’ (the talk preceding and eliciting an episode of laughter) and, by using abundant examples from language corpora, what hearers are signalling when they produce laughter. In particular, Alan Partington focuses on the tactical use of laughter-talk to achieve specific rhetorical, and strategic, ends: for example, to construct an identity, to make an argumentative point, to threaten someone else’s face or save one's own. Although laughter and humour are by no means always related, the book also considers...

How long is The Linguistics of Laughter?

The Linguistics of Laughter by Alan Partington is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Linguistics of Laughter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Linguistics of Laughter aloud.

What Reading Level is The Linguistics of Laughter?

The Linguistics of Laughter 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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