Essays about: "word formation processes"

Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 essays containing the words word formation processes.

1. 11. Dumbledore, Remembrall and OWLs : Word formation processes of neologisms in the Harry Potter books

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

   Author : Emma Prené; [2012]
   Keywords : word formation processes; neologisms; Harry Potter; JK Rowling; compound; affixation;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the word formation processes of the neologisms in the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling. The aim is to find the frequencies of these processes and then discuss why the frequency looks this way. READ MORE

3. 12. Morpho-semantic processes in the English language used in a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game : A case study of neologisms in Warhammer Online

   University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

   Author : Daniel Nilsson; [2009]
   Keywords : abbreviation; acronym; computer-mediated communication; MMORPG; netspeak; semantics; word formation process.;

   Abstract : The language used in Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (or MMORPGs) is a form of computer-mediate communication. It consists of elements from both written and spoken language, but it is a highly abbreviated and innovative form of written language. This study focuses on the English language used in a MMORPG called Warhammer Online. READ MORE

4. 13. New Blends in the English Language

   University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Anna Enarsson; [2007]
   Keywords : lingustics; blends; word-formation;

   Abstract : Titel: New Blends in the English Language Författare: Anna Enarsson Antal sidor: 29 Abstract: The aim of this essay was to identify new blends that have entered the English language. Firstly six different word-formation processes, including blending, was described. READ MORE