Uptalk

The Phenomenon of Rising Intonation

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Reading, Phonetics & Phonics, Linguistics
Cover of the book Uptalk by Paul Warren, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Warren ISBN: 9781316452417
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: January 5, 2016
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Paul Warren
ISBN: 9781316452417
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: January 5, 2016
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

'Uptalk' is commonly used to refer to rising intonation at the end of declarative sentences, or (to put it more simply) the tendency for people to make statements that sound like questions, a phenomenon that has received wide exposure and commentary in the media. How and where did it originate? Who are the most frequent 'uptalkers'? How much does it vary according to the speaker's age, gender and regional dialect? Is it found in other languages as well as English? These and other questions are the subject of this fascinating book. The first comprehensive analysis of 'uptalk', it examines its historical origins, geographical spread and social influences. Paul Warren also looks at the media's coverage of the phenomenon, including the tension between the public's perception and the views of experts. Uptalk will be welcomed by those working in linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the way we talk today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

'Uptalk' is commonly used to refer to rising intonation at the end of declarative sentences, or (to put it more simply) the tendency for people to make statements that sound like questions, a phenomenon that has received wide exposure and commentary in the media. How and where did it originate? Who are the most frequent 'uptalkers'? How much does it vary according to the speaker's age, gender and regional dialect? Is it found in other languages as well as English? These and other questions are the subject of this fascinating book. The first comprehensive analysis of 'uptalk', it examines its historical origins, geographical spread and social influences. Paul Warren also looks at the media's coverage of the phenomenon, including the tension between the public's perception and the views of experts. Uptalk will be welcomed by those working in linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the way we talk today.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book The Work of Literary Translation by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Lucan and the Sublime by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Bakunin: Statism and Anarchy by Paul Warren
Cover of the book The Rise of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in Western Africa, 1300–1589 by Paul Warren
Cover of the book The Cambridge Star Atlas by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Technical Ekphrasis in Greek and Roman Science and Literature by Paul Warren
Cover of the book The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Matrix Analysis and Applications by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Think on my Words by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Logical Modalities from Aristotle to Carnap by Paul Warren
Cover of the book A History of the Japanese Language by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Structural Geology by Paul Warren
Cover of the book The Myth of Piers Plowman by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Introduction to Bronchoscopy by Paul Warren
Cover of the book Pricing Carbon by Paul Warren
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy