10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUOTABILITY»
Discover the use of
quotability in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
quotability and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hollywood Blockbusters: The Anthropology of Popular Movies
QUOTABILITY. A brief tour of recent work in linguistic anthropology will help
illuminate the quotability of TBL. Indeed, questions of miscommunication,
metalinguistics, and quotability have been at the heart of recent developments in
the field.
David Sutton, Peter Wogan, 2009
2
The Natural Background of Meaning
mention of factivity and quotability as tests for the distinction, he draws a contrast
between communicative behaviour with natural meaning and communicative
behaviour with nonnatural meaning, in terms of lacking and involving
voluntariness ...
3
Our Masters' Voices: The Language and Body Language of Politics
5. Quotability. The selection and survival of quotations Mr Neil Kinnock's first
keynote address as leader of the Labour Party included a long section attacking
Conservative policies on the welfare state. He began it by quoting from a speech
Mrs ...
4
Hesiodic Voices: Studies in the Ancient Reception of ...
Secondly, there is the familiar fact of Hesiod's 'quotability', the fact that the Works
and Daysis replete with memorable one-liners and what were or were to become
proverbial or semi-proverbial utterances; vv. 25 and 26 of the Works and Days ...
5
Literary History: Towards a Global Perspective
Barber then argues for the notion of quotability maintaining that certain texts have
an "independent identity outside the context of utterance."69 Unlike her previous
studies I have referred to, Barber here actually discusses literariness as such, ...
Anders Pettersson, Gunilla Lindberg-Wada, Margareta Petersson, 2006
51 Though it is obvious, it must be said. quotability Robert Andrews warranted
that “quotability, not niceness or correctness,” was the prime criterion for inclusion
in The Columbia Dictionary of Quotations (hereafter CDQ). For Andrews ...
7
The Politics of Eloquence: David Hume's Polite Rhetoric
As Klein writes, 'concision in expression would produce an apothegmatic effect
which would, in turn, enhance quotability. Quotability meant that the ethical
message would more easily circulate among polite readers.'81 Second, simplicity
in an ...
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Literary History: Towards a Global Perspective: Volume 1: ...
Barber then argues for the notion of quotability maintaining that certain texts have
an “independent identity outside the context of utterance.”69 Unlike her previous
studies I have referred to, Barber here actually discusses literariness as such, ...
Anders Pettersson, Gunilla Lindberg-Wada, Margareta Petersson, 2006
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The Good Book: A Humanist Bible
A non-religious, humanist reference draws on secular literature and philosophy from both Western and Eastern traditions to consider such topics as the origins of the world, how to relate to others, and how to appreciate life.
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Empirical Studies of the Arts
Two play attributes (quotability and richness), a developmental variable (age
quadratic), and political context variable (total battles), and two issue measures (
Factor 4 and Issue 8) all are likely candidates. To reduce the complexity of the ...
International Association of Empirical Aesthetics, 1983
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUOTABILITY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
quotability is used in the context of the following news items.
Susan Sarandons Timeless Cool
... of cult classics from The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Thelma & Louise, the actress is redefining quotability, badassery, and eternally youthful robot genetics. «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
Steve Spurrier 'Happy' Confederate Flag Down in South Carolina
I know the coaches all over South Carolina were happy and glad to see the flag come down.” Many college sports reporters enjoy Spurrier's quotability quotient. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
Throwin' Back The Films
There's much to admire about cult classics: their quotability, their intense fan base and their often-odd humor that never gets old. Just thinking about some of ... «Old Gold & Black, Jun 15»
Create Success Rather Than Sinkholes Via Smart Partnerships
Note the quotability power of this “compared to what” characterization. “The Halo Effect” – Partners' Bonus Benefits: spur contagious behavior of making water ... «Forbes, May 15»
Slouching all over the world: An Irishman's Diary about Yeats's …
In fact, if there was a world record for the distance between quotability and ... But there's more to The Second Coming's quotability than slouching. For how would ... «Irish Times, Apr 15»
Ex-Gallagher team launch Modus MGA
Banks continued: "This enables our broker partners to increase their 'quotability', their conversion, their client service and, ultimately, their bottom line.". «Insurance Age, Jan 15»
Ageas and Pen sign online deal for household insurance
Our goal is to provide bespoke facilities that enhance 'quotability'." Longevity He continued: "Our partnership with Ageas will enable us to deliver a longevity and ... «Insurance Age, Dec 14»
Why Is Mean Girls So Quotable?
Its enduring place as a cultural reference is due to many factors, mostly surrounding its quotability—it has survived, 10 years later, because people are still ... «Slate Magazine, Jan 14»
Mario Chalmers one-ups Gregg Popovich for quotability
When it comes to postgame snark, nobody is at Gregg Popovich's level. The San Antonio Spurs' head coach was at an all-time high after the Spurs' 103-84 ... «USA TODAY, Jun 13»
The Quotable Rebecca West
West's definition of feminism, written 100 years ago in her essay Mr. Chesterton in Hysterics, has fired up generations of activists. And her quotability doesn't end ... «Legacy.com, Mar 13»
