Využitie antroponým v etnických vtipoch
The use of anthroponyms in ethnic jokes

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to describe the functions of anthroponyms with an ethnic attributein ethnic jokes. Based on the excerption of such anthroponyms from 404 Slovakand 507 American ethnic jokes and a subsequent analysis, we assign three specificfunctions to these proper names – formal, ethno-referential, and compositional function.The presence of an ethnic specific anthroponym turns a joke into an ethnic jokein the broadest sense and regardless of its topic. Moreover, these anthroponyms referthe recipient to a specific ethnic group with its typical as well as stereotypical featuresand characteristics. Finally, these expressions may take an active part in the creationof the punchline via a play on words.

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