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Original scientific paper

PROVERBS IN JOURNAL DISCOURSE

Vilko Endstrasser ; Zavod za istraživanje folklora, Zagreb


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Abstract

Models of formulative expressions, especially proverbs, are an important formative clement of journal discourse. In this article, their usage, function and meanings are analysed. Examples of proverbs found in several daily and weekly journals published in Croatia (Yugoslavia) in 1989 that show how proverbs become formative elements of journal articles are discussed, as well as proverbs that form
communication chains. Several examples of proverbs originating from stories about real or mythic events are also discussed in this article.

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Hrčak ID:

56427

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/56427

Publication date:

15.7.1990.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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