Descriptive Language and Idiomatic Phrases in P.G. Wodehouse’s Novels

Authors

  • Armenuhi Martirosyan Chair of Diplomatic Service and Communication

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/AFA/2015.11.1.065

Keywords:

descriptive language, idiomatic phrases, stylistic devices, deformation of idioms

Abstract

This article is devoted to the study of descriptive language and idiomatic phrases used in P.G. Wodehouse’s novels. Here we try to show what really attracts the reader: the plot or the style? Wodehouse skilfully juxtaposes high and low styles. Through different styles, stylistic devices, idiomatic phrases, deformation of idioms Wodehouse creates a completely new specific style which really singles him out among other humorists.

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Published

2015-04-15

How to Cite

Martirosyan, A. (2015). Descriptive Language and Idiomatic Phrases in P.G. Wodehouse’s Novels. Armenian Folia Anglistika, 11(1 (13), 65–69. https://doi.org/10.46991/AFA/2015.11.1.065

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (13) (2015)

Section

Linguistics

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Copyright (c) 2015 Armenian Folia Anglistika

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