Article outline
- 20.1Introduction
- 20.2Humour theories
- 20.3The linguistic resources of Esperanto for creating humour
- 20.3.1Language-based humour
- 20.3.2Main types of language play in Esperanto
- A.Creating pseudo-homonymy
- B.Playing with abbreviations
- C.Toying with proper names
- D.Phraseology – a treasure trove of verbal humour
- 20.4Humour as a discursive strategy
- 20.4.1Functions of humour in Esperanto interactions
- 20.4.2Humorous devices in conversation
- A.Teasing
- B.Allusions
- C.Heckling
- 20.4.3Failed humour
- 20.5Some concluding remarks on humour in Esperanto
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