Characters and Surprises in Stand-up Comedy: A Linguistic Exploration of How Comedians Use Impersonation and Expectation to Create Humour
Author:   Lorenzo Logi (, Sydney University, University of New South Wales and Macquarie University, Australia)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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9781350448391


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Format:   Hardback
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Characters and Surprises in Stand-up Comedy: A Linguistic Exploration of How Comedians Use Impersonation and Expectation to Create Humour


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Author:   Lorenzo Logi (, Sydney University, University of New South Wales and Macquarie University, Australia)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9781350448391


ISBN 10:   1350448397
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations 1. A Social Semiotic Perspective on Stand-Up Comedy 2. The Social Semiotic Model 3. Analysing Intermodal Impersonation 4. Intermodal Impersonation in Stand-Up Comedy 5. Impersonation and Humour 6. Expectation and Humour 7. Conclusion References Index

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A theoretically rich and methodologically elegant contribution to the social semiotic study of humour, this book illuminates how stand-up comedians use impersonation and expectation to forge humorous affiliation. It offers fresh insight into humour as a resource for social bonding and cultural critique. Essential reading for scholars of language, identity, and performance. * Michele Zappavigna, UNSW Sydney, Australia *


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Lorenzo Logi is a Sessional Academic at Sydney University, University of New South Wales and Macquarie University, Australia.

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