Description
This insightful volume delves into the rich and complex world of ideophones, mimetics, and expressives, shedding light on their unique roles in language. The authors, Kimi Akita and Prashant Pardeshi, present a collection of research that highlights the significance of these iconic lexemes across various languages and cultures.
Through meticulous analysis, they explore how these expressive forms convey sensory experiences and emotions, enriching communication. The work offers valuable perspectives for linguists and language enthusiasts alike, inviting readers to appreciate the nuances of meaning that ideophones and mimetics bring to human expression.
By examining different linguistic contexts, the book reveals the interplay between sound, meaning, and emotion, illuminating the ways in which language can vibrantly reflect human experience. Its innovative approach not only contributes to theoretical discussions but also encourages deeper engagement with the sounds and rhythms of language.
Through meticulous analysis, they explore how these expressive forms convey sensory experiences and emotions, enriching communication. The work offers valuable perspectives for linguists and language enthusiasts alike, inviting readers to appreciate the nuances of meaning that ideophones and mimetics bring to human expression.
By examining different linguistic contexts, the book reveals the interplay between sound, meaning, and emotion, illuminating the ways in which language can vibrantly reflect human experience. Its innovative approach not only contributes to theoretical discussions but also encourages deeper engagement with the sounds and rhythms of language.
Book Details
Format
eBook
Pages
385 pages
Language
English
Published
Jun 15, 2019
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
9027262608
ISBN-13
9789027262608