Formulaicity and Creativity in Language and Literature

Formulaicity is pervasive in both spoken and written language. Speakers use a huge amount of prefabricated language including collocations, idioms, fixed and semi-fixed expressions, and verbal creativity often involves combining established word sequences rather than inventing wholly new ones. In li...

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Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2021
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Online Access:1003975
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