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Peer reviewedBarker, Addison – English Journal, 1981
A lighthearted look at popular euphemisms and the reasons behind their creation and use. (RL)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Humor, Language Styles, Language Usage
Peer reviewedBeck, James P. – English Journal, 1982
Explores the many facets of graffiti as humor, with some educational asides about using graffiti to explain forms, styles, attitudes, and variations in language. (RL)
Descriptors: Humor, Language Attitudes, Language Styles, Language Usage
Peer reviewedGillespie, Tim – English Journal, 1982
Uses trademarks that are calculated misspellings, bumper sticker slogans, the strained and pretentious language of Howard Cosell, and governmental jargon to illustrate how to attune students to the magic and power of language, while poking fun at language abuse. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Humor, Language Styles, Language Usage
Peer reviewedRossel, Robert D. – Small Group Behavior, 1981
Examines group structure and process through a serious consideration of word play of group members. Issues explored include ways in which metaphors externalize emotions, human identities are constructed metaphorically, interactional situations are managed metaphorically, and humor is related to dominance. (RC)
Descriptors: Fantasy, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Humor
