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Whales, Candlelight, and Stuff Like That

- General Extenders in English Discourse

About Whales, Candlelight, and Stuff Like That

An account of general extenders ("or something", "and stuff", "or whatever"). Combining insights from linguistics, cognitive psychology, and interactional sociolinguistics, the author demonstrates that these small phrases are not simply vague expressions, but have a powerful role in making interpersonal communication work.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195125740
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 184
  • Published:
  • March 8, 2000
  • Dimensions:
  • 160x236x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 386 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Whales, Candlelight, and Stuff Like That

An account of general extenders ("or something", "and stuff", "or whatever"). Combining insights from linguistics, cognitive psychology, and interactional sociolinguistics, the author demonstrates that these small phrases are not simply vague expressions, but have a powerful role in making interpersonal communication work.

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