Elementy gwarowe w antroponimach (na materiale z forów internetowych)
Dialectal elements in anthroponyms (based on the material from the Internet forums)

Summary/Abstract: In their basic form proper names are neutral, unmarked units. After modification, theylose this neutrality and are successfully used to fulfil particular communication strategies.The objective of this article is to discuss the occurrence of dialectal features in the groupof anthroponyms that includes the first names and surnames of the most recognizablepoliticians. Such proper names very often undergo various modifications due to theconnotations related to their holders. The research material being the basis of this analysishas been excerpted from the Internet forums. It turns out that for the purpose of stylizationpeople reach for the most expressive dialectal features that are unequivocally associated withthe language of the village. Apart from the purpose of identification, dialectalized first namesand surnames are introduced into the utterance for the purpose of expression and persuasion.

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