Description
Emoji and Social Media Paralanguage provides a comprehensive examination of how emojis have become an essential component of digital communication. Michele Zappavigna and Lorenzo Logi investigate the linguistic properties of emojis, demonstrating how these visual symbols function as a form of paralanguage that conveys tone, emotion, and nuance in text-based interactions.
The authors analyze emoji usage patterns across various social media platforms, exploring how users employ these symbols to enhance meaning, establish social bonds, and negotiate interpersonal relationships. Through empirical research and theoretical frameworks, the book demonstrates that emojis are not merely decorative elements but critical tools for meaning-making in contemporary digital discourse.
This work is essential for linguists, digital communication scholars, and social media researchers seeking to understand how language evolves in online spaces. It offers valuable insights into the intersection of visual communication, linguistics, and social interaction in the digital age.
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