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Paremiology in the digital eraSurvival, adaptability, and propects for proverb scholarship in the 21st centeryThis book is the result of almost a decade of paremiological research that has led to the realization that. As will be shown, proverbs are everywhere and, contrary to popular belief,they enjoy as good health as they ever have. What is more, with the appearance of new means of communication and entertainment, proverbs have become a never-ending sourceof inspiration for creators across a variety of media. In this book, we analyze how proverbs are used in some of the most popular forms of entertainment at present, from TV seriesto Internet memes, but also video games, popular music, or graphic literature, among others, to determine how these modern media employ pieces of traditional wisdom with differentpurposes. Furthermore, and in order to set the theoretical framework for the volume, a definition of proverb is provided, which revisits some of the most frequently quoted and mosthighly-regarded definition attempts provided by some of the most prestigious scholars in the field of Paremiology.

This monograph aims to serve as a catalyst for the publication of high-quality papers on topics of importance for todays society related to knowledge and language representation by delving into the latest approaches and methodologies within this field, particularly in the context of natural ...

Get It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary is a series of practical, write-in workbooks that are designed to expand students' vocabulary and address the word gap. The series includes carefully selected, aspirational words drawn from the Oxford Children's Corpus, focusing on vocabulary that will help students to access more challenging texts, as well as higher-level words that will empower them to use more sophisticated vocabulary in their own writing. Informed by findings from the Oxford Language Report, Get It Right: Boost Your Vocabulary Workbook 1 builds students' tier 2 vocabulary through a range of levelled comprehension and contextual activities, alongside a selection of engaging fiction and non-fiction extracts. Answers to all activities are provided on the Oxford University Press website.