This manual covers the Q & Eh: Questions and Answers On Language With a Kiwi Twist, authored by Dianne Bardsley, Janet Holmes, and Laurie Bauer, and published by RHNZ Adult ebooks. Released on November 1, 2011, this work delves into the intricacies of language, exploring common and peculiar questions about its usage. It is categorized under Language Arts & Disciplines, specifically Linguistics - General, and also touches upon General Language Arts and Sociology.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information and insights into the subject of language. It aims to answer a wide range of queries, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics, language usage, and the nuances of communication, particularly within the context of New Zealand English. The content is designed to be accessible, informative, and engaging for readers.
Fascinating answers to quirky questions about languageWhy is it not wrong to be doubly negative? Where do you place the stress in such words as 'dissect'? Where do 'wowser', 'craw thumper' and the 'f-word' come from? Do New Zealanders mangle the English language? Should we say different 'from' or 'to' or 'than'? We use it every day, but what is this thing called language, and are there rights and wrongs about its use? Four leading linguists, with specific interest in New Zealand English, tackle the common-place and quirky questions that arise from what we say, read and write. Funny, accessible, informative, this is a fascinating book.
Author: Bardsley, Dianne
Author: Holmes, Janet
Author: Bauer, Laurie
Publisher: RHNZ Adult ebooks
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Q & Eh: Questions and Answers On Language With a Kiwi Twist
Pages: 00344 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-11-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781869793449
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Linguistics - General
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
Category: Social Science : Sociology - General
Fascinating answers to quirky questions about languageWhy is it not wrong to be doubly negative? Where do you place the stress in such words as 'dissect'? Where do 'wowser', 'craw thumper' and the 'f-word' come from? Do New Zealanders mangle the English language? Should we say different 'from' or 'to' or 'than'? We use it every day, but what is this thing called language, and are there rights and wrongs about its use? Four leading linguists, with specific interest in New Zealand English, tackle the common-place and quirky questions that arise from what we say, read and write. Funny, accessible, informative, this is a fascinating book.
Author: Bardsley, Dianne
Author: Holmes, Janet
Author: Bauer, Laurie
Publisher: RHNZ Adult ebooks
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Q & Eh: Questions and Answers On Language With a Kiwi Twist
Pages: 00344 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-11-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781869793449
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Linguistics - General
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
Category: Social Science : Sociology - General
