Suurin, Koocharin, and Grannin in Guyana: Masked Intentions and Communication Theory.

Edwards, Walter

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Publication Date: 1989

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Suurin, Koocharin, and Grannin in Guyana: Masked Intentions and Communication Theory.

Edwards, Walter

American Speech, v64 n3 p225-32 Fall 1989

Explores the masked intentions within Black Guyanese speakers' use of three related types of persuasive discourse, all of which contain elements of insincerity. Analysis of the use and interpretation of grannin, suurin, and koocharin reveal similarities with other genres found in significantly Black populations. (CB)

Descriptors: Black Dialects, Discourse Analysis, Oral Language, Persuasive Discourse, Sociolinguistics, Uncommonly Taught Languages

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Language: English

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