Word Formation Used in Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Novel

Types of Word Formation Used in Chapter Sixteen of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Novel Written by J. K. Rowling

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• Intan Savira
• Fitrawati Fitrawati

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• 56 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

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The study analyzes word formation processes in chapter sixteen of J.K. Rowling's novel, identifying 340 unique words that occur 755 times. Five types of word formation are explored: inflection, suppletion, derivation, cliticization, and compounding. Inflection is highlighted as the most prevalent type, demonstrating its role as a productive method for creating new words. This examination showcases the richness of language in both everyday communication and literary contexts, emphasizing the dynamic nature of word formation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback