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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
Guindal, Albert Lopez – 1985
Humor is an excellent teaching tool because, in addition to preventing classroom boredom and monotony, it introduces lateral aspects of language such as irony, sarcasm, mockery, elision, ellipsis, and euphemism. Humor in language can be approached interactively or structurally through a variety of activities. It can be used to expand vocabulary,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Comics (Publications), Cultural Context
