Cognitive features and discourse realization of jokes in Uzbek and English languages
Keywords:
humor, cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis, incongruity, conceptual blending, schema violation, metaphor, Uzbek jokes, English jokes, cultural pragmatics, joke translation, cross-cultural communicationAbstract
This article explores the cognitive and discursive characteristics of jokes in Uzbek and English languages, emphasizing how humor reflects and constructs cultural and linguistic worldviews. Drawing on theories from cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, the study identifies key mechanisms such as incongruity, schema violation, conceptual blending, and metaphor, analyzing their manifestation in both linguistic contexts. It further examines how cultural norms and communicative practices shape the production, structure, and interpretation of jokes, providing a comparative perspective that highlights universal and language-specific features of humor. The findings contribute to cross-cultural pragmatics and cognitive stylistics, offering insights into the cognitive processes underlying humor and its function in discourse.
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