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On the Speech Style and Humour Effect of the Chinese Stand-up Comedy “ROCK & ROAST” |
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| Creator | Yujiao Ma |
| Title | On the Speech Style and Humour Effect of the Chinese Stand-up Comedy “ROCK & ROAST” |
| Contributor | Chatuwit Keawsuwan, Kanokporn Numtong |
| Publisher | Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2567 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University |
| Journal Vol. | 16 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 275052, pp.1-18 |
| Keyword | “ROCK & ROAST”, Speech Style, Humour Effect, Chinese Stand-up Comedy |
| URL Website | https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal-la/index |
| Website title | Journal of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University |
| ISSN | 2651-1126 |
| Abstract | Stand-up comedy, originating from the West and now thriving in China, has become widely accessible to the general public through hit variety shows like “ROCK & ROAST.” The humorous and witty expressions of stand-up comedians have made this format widely appreciated by audiences nationwide. Stand-up comedy, as a unique form of performance art, is characterized by its distinctive language style. As an improvised speech, the show needs to attract the audience quickly. Stand-up comedians usually need to be adept at using colloquial language to connect with the audience. Compared with formal written language, the speech of stand-up comedy is more concise, easier to understand, and richer in humour. This study utilizes discourse analysis and content analysis methods. By systematically examining the transcripts of talk shows, research results: the use of modal particles, internet vocabulary, and dialect vocabulary in speech style makes the language livelier, and many words are vivid and interesting, which easily triggers humour. With over a hundred dialects spoken across China, each with its distinct vocabulary and pronunciation, dialects play a crucial role in comedy performances. They bring performers closer to their audience and provide them with diverse linguistic tools, blending humour to create distinctive punchlines. The use of dialect in a particular context highlights the regional characteristics and creates a unique atmosphere of humour. |
