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ERIC Number: EJ287986
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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The Anals of History: Unintentional Humor from Freshman Compositions.
Hansen, Kristine
English Journal, v72 n7 p44-48 Nov 1983
Presents examples of unintentional humor from college freshman composition courses. Suggests that by pointing out miscommunications, teachers can persuade students to use standard English more effectively. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Humor, Language Usage, Secondary Education, Semantics, Spelling, Student Writing Models, Syntax, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Audience Awareness; Freshman Composition