A Pragma-Semantic Analysis Of Jordanian Proverbs And The Factors Behind Their Misinterpretation

Proverbs are replete with a rhetorical force and polymorphous nature which may result in misinterpretation of proverbs or the main essence of a proverb not being fully captured. Technically, such linguistic lacunae and drawbacks jeopardize the chances of conveying the intended message appropriate...

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Main Author:	Dawaghreh, Abdullah Mahmoud Mustafa
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2021
Subjects:	P Philology. Linguistics
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/51615/
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